Crew Overboard
Kristin Pratt
Why are crew overboard skills needed? How many people on board should know how to do a crew overboard recovery? In this workshop we will discuss a few crew overboard techniques for boats with sails only and for boats with motors available. We take a quick look at some equipment available to help in crew overboard situations as well as which tools we have on board that could be useful. Then we’ll discuss what can we do on a boat to lower risks for crew falling overboard, and what you should do if you are the one that fell in.
Kristin is a life-long sailor who grew up racing on class X and Scows with her parents and sisters. She spent her summers in sailing school and racing on Big Cedar Lake and regattas around the area until she went off to college. When Kristin returned to Wisconsin, she sailed and taught with UWM Sailing Club, while racing on Solings on Lake Michigan. She and her dad wanted even more sail time together so they joined MCSC, where she currently teaches also. Kristin is on a few racing teams through South Shore Yacht Club. She is eager to sail at any opportunity and wants to help others love the sport.
Skill level: Beginner
Kristin is a life-long sailor who grew up racing on class X and Scows with her parents and sisters. She spent her summers in sailing school and racing on Big Cedar Lake and regattas around the area until she went off to college. When Kristin returned to Wisconsin, she sailed and taught with UWM Sailing Club, while racing on Solings on Lake Michigan. She and her dad wanted even more sail time together so they joined MCSC, where she currently teaches also. Kristin is on a few racing teams through South Shore Yacht Club. She is eager to sail at any opportunity and wants to help others love the sport.
Skill level: Beginner