Use a harness Tether yourself to the boat. Nothing better than stayin aboard. Water is just as cold with a PFD on
On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 2:06 PM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Before moving to Oregon, I sailed in the waters of Southern California for > fifteen years. During that time, I rarely wore a PFD. When I moved to > Oregon, I continued that practice of not wearing a PFD, until I learned the > "one- ten - one" rule: Upon falling in the waters in the Pacific Northwest > (I sail mostly on the Columbia River), you have about one minute to catch > your breath, before passing out. You have ten minutes to get out of the > water, before your muscles shut down, and you can't get out of the water > unassisted. You have one hour to get out of the water before you die of > hypothermia. Needless to say, Now I always wear a PFD when sailing, and I > require all people on my boat to wear one as well. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 9:31 AM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Randy, >> I’m saddened by the loss of a valued member of the sailing community in >> Colorado. Having sailed Dillon Reservoir in earlier years and after >> reading the article I can’t imagine how such an experienced sailor would >> have been allowed or chosen to compete in a dinghy race without a life >> jacket. The water in Dillon is always just a few degrees above freezing as >> it is fed entirely by snow melt. At 9000’ above sea level tucked in >> adjacent to the Continental Divide, it has some of the most capricious wind >> and weather anywhere in US. Although the article didn’t mention anything >> regarding a wetsuit or dry suit, hypothermia in sub 50 degree water with no >> PFD would seem to have been a likely contributing factor. As tragic as the >> loss of life of a person who by all accounts was a real contributor to our >> sport, it serves as a great reminder to prepare for a worse case situation >> because it can and Will happen. >> Godspeed Paul, >> Chuck Gilchrest >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jun 15, 2020, at 11:37 AM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> I’m sad to report we lost a very experienced and decorated sailor this >> weekend at Dillon Reservoir. Paul Kresge of Dillon Yacht Club had raced >> for 40 years, and was well-known around the country as a US Sailing Judge >> and PRO. He went overboard racing his dinghy in rough weather Saturday >> afternoon, and his body was recovered from 200 feet of water yesterday >> evening. His death represents quite a loss for the Colorado sailing >> community. >> >> * >> https://www.summitdaily.com/news/dillon-reservoir-search-shifts-from-search-and-rescue-mission-to-body-recovery/ >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.summitdaily.com/news/dillon-reservoir-search-shifts-from-search-and-rescue-mission-to-body-recovery/__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkyloQheu5K0$> >> * >> https://www.coloradosummitmag.com/news-and-profiles/2019/06/racing-the-wind >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.coloradosummitmag.com/news-and-profiles/2019/06/racing-the-wind__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkyloC88qLnk$> >> >> Also on Saturday afternoon, two 28-year-old men became separated from >> their inner tubes in strong wind. One of them went under water and was >> recovered some 90 minutes later. I was working on my boat in the marina, >> and saw the South Metro Dive Team’s runabout hauling ass to the launch >> ramp, with first responders doing CPR on someone aboard. But it was too >> late, he didn’t make it. >> >> * >> https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/chatfield-water-rescue/73-fb01b537-5c31-4057-b284-da15d188d72a >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/chatfield-water-rescue/73-fb01b537-5c31-4057-b284-da15d188d72a__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkylod-U5anA$> >> * >> https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/crews-search-for-person-missing-in-chatfield-reservoir-1-brought-to-shore-in-serious-condition >> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/crews-search-for-person-missing-in-chatfield-reservoir-1-brought-to-shore-in-serious-condition__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkylolDqXif0$> >> >> These events demonstrate that the risks are real, even for very >> experienced watermen. >> >> Respectfully, >> Randy Stafford >> S/V Grenadine >> C&C 30 MK I #79 >> Ken Caryl, CO >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. 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