Saturday, August 18, 2012

Man Overboard

The traitor amongst us

 Like most boaters, we have tried to be prepared in case someone falls overboard. We even have one of those handy man-overboard boxes with a lifesling inside mounted on the transom just in case one of us tumbles into the water. Little did we know it would turn against us.

The other evening Vlad was standing on the transom talking on our iPhone to a friend back in Texas via Skype while waiting for the engine to charge our batteries, and he leaned back on the plastic man-overboard box. Perhaps the plastic was old and worn from the sun, but I'm thinking the gods of humor must have played a part as the three attachment pieces holding the box to the stainless steel railing broke all at once. In an ironic twist, our man-overboard box sent him overboard.

Unfortunately, Vlad hit the dinghy outboard on his way down and hurt his back. Don't worry, though. Except for a small bruise, it has almost healed. The iPhone went into the ICU and returned to life after several days in critical care. Thankfully, no one was gravely injured and thankfully our only man-overboard experience to date has been in an anchorage. However, watch out for those plastic man-overboard boxes. They are not to be trusted.

5 comments:

  1. How ironic! LOL. Glad Vlad and the Iphone is ok...Thanks for the warning.

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    1. I just wanted to warn all other sailors of this lurking hazard. You may thing you're safe, but then ...

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  2. Got to be glad that didn't happen at 7 knots in large following seas. Hurray for healing quickly and being able to rescue the Iphone.
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  3. I thought I heard Vlad groan and then the phone went dead. I'm glad that didn't happen on a crossing. It was good talking to you & hello to Attila! get in touch and let me know what you need here. I'll give you a hand with whatever you need.

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    1. Hi, Scott! That's hilarious! Hope that you are doing well, and Vlad is looking forward to seeing you.

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