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Step 2First Response
A lot depends on how many crew are available. If there are only one or two people doing the rescue, some steps must perforce be left out.
Immediately:
- throw in a marker pole
- if the victim has no PFD, throw in something to support them - a life buoy, PFD, water toy, fender, etc. It doesn't matter what - it's more important to do it quickly.
- if at night, throw in a light
If two or more crew:
- shout "man overboard:" to alert other crew
- one person keep pointing at the victim and keep them in sight continuously
- record the location on GPS. But only if it is immediately to hand; don't waste time looking for it,
waiting for a fix, or trying to figure out how to work it.
- if the victim may be hurt or unconscious (for example, they were knocked overboard by a spar) - or they can't swim - a rescue swimmer should jump in to help them. It's worth taking a few seconds to take swim fins if available - it is much, much easier to tow someone or do rescue breathing if wearing fins.
Immediately:
- throw in a marker pole
- if the victim has no PFD, throw in something to support them - a life buoy, PFD, water toy, fender, etc. It doesn't matter what - it's more important to do it quickly.
- if at night, throw in a light
If two or more crew:
- shout "man overboard:" to alert other crew
- one person keep pointing at the victim and keep them in sight continuously
- record the location on GPS. But only if it is immediately to hand; don't waste time looking for it,
waiting for a fix, or trying to figure out how to work it.
- if the victim may be hurt or unconscious (for example, they were knocked overboard by a spar) - or they can't swim - a rescue swimmer should jump in to help them. It's worth taking a few seconds to take swim fins if available - it is much, much easier to tow someone or do rescue breathing if wearing fins.
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