The Figure-8 Man-Overboard Recovery works well in all wind conditions. Click here to see it demonstrated. The steps are:
1. Yell "Man-Overboard"
2. Throw flotation
3. Assign a spotter
4. Put the boat on a beam reach
5. Sail away from the victim for about 5 boat-lengths
6. Tack on to a broad reach and sail a little downwind of the victim
7. Put the boat on a close reach and sail slowly back to the victim
8. Luff sails and stop boat in the no-go zone next to victim
9. Attach victim to boat and bring aboard
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