[Public-list] COB while solo

[Gordon Laco]

Not to belabour this subject -

I agree whole heartedly with Stephen.  I used to tell people that even in
June and sometimes in July, it is always January a few inches under the
surface of the water.

Gord 




> Fellow Bergers,
> 
> John, I would expect that many have been reading the correspondence
> concerning life saving techniques. I agree with you totally that a harness
> PFD is the only way to go with jack lines on deck.
> 
> The person that maintained our moorings in Ipswich, MA lost his life after
> failing off of his mooring tender in 50 degree water last fall, they think
> he had a heart attacked after hitting the water. His business partner was on
> shore not far from him and couldn't help with the chance of risking his own
> life. 
> 
> We also dive in this balmy New England water which may be a little colder
> than Maryland or other locations. I hate to be negative, the odds are
> against you in anything under 60 degrees, dragging a line dingy or whatever.
> 
> Stephen 


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