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Hombre al Agua - Clase en barco 1
26 April 2026 · 37 min · 2K views
What this video covers
On-board sailing instruction covers the heave-to maneuver (called "el pairo" in Spanish, "capa" in Italian) and its application as the primary man-overboard recovery technique, as recommended by the Royal Yachting Association for recreational vessels.2:12 The instructor explains heave-to mechanics: bear away without touching either sail, then put the helm hard to windward so the backed genoa and mainsail lock the boat in a near-stationary position, drifting slowly to leeward.4:17 For man-overboard recovery under sail from a beam reach, the procedure is to wait one to two boat lengths (the example boat is 14 meters), heave to, and let the boat fall off toward the person, who is always recovered from the leeward side.14:07 Starting the engine immediately when someone falls overboard is emphasized as critical, since it allows fine position adjustment.14:54 The Butakov maneuver is explained as designed for large cargo ships of 300 meters and has little relevance to recreational boats with tight turning radii.10:52 Inflatable lifejackets require annual recertification; foam jackets do not expire and automatically keep an unconscious person's face clear of the water.28:52 A DSC radio linked to GPS sends position automatically on distress activation, which requires a four-second hold.23:05 In cold water (13°C), advanced hypothermia sets in within 30 minutes, making the vessel that witnessed the fall the only realistic rescue asset.24:12
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