2.5.2 Person overboard recovery

If a person has fallen into the water:

  • Point the boat directly into the wind.

  • Stop the engine.

  • Hand the person a flotation device if they are not wearing one.

  • Help the person back on board. 

    • The easiest way is to use the swim ladder at the stern.

    • The ladder can also be pulled down from the water.

A revolving propeller is life-threatening to a swimmer or a person who has fallen overboard.

Turn off the engine when someone is climbing on board.