{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e7c22853a5e2858fda0c80/69e2477e289eeb2c7b309abf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hove-To & Hanging On – The Truth About Man Overboard Recovery | The Sailing Podcast","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68e7c22853a5e2858fda0c80/1776437076493-8930d39e-02f3-4d15-bf86-2fa879596d5d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What happens when you mix a lee shore, a dark November night, and a jib sheet wrapped around your propeller? You get one of the many \"cock-up\" stories featured in this second installment of our <strong>Sailing Nerds</strong> special.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts <strong>Theo Stocker</strong> (Editor of <em>Yachting Monthly</em>) and <strong>Toby Heppell</strong> (Group Digital Editor for Future Publishing's Marine group) sit down at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club to share their most embarrassing maritime mistakes, from RNLI rescues to \"slow-motion\" marina crashes.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the blunders, the duo dives deep into the realities of <strong>Man Overboard (MOB)</strong> recovery for short-handed crews and kicks off a high-stakes round of <strong>Fantasy Boat Shopping</strong>—this time with a hypothetical £1 million budget. Plus Stick around for a \"bright\" discussion on the best torches and lanterns to keep in your kit bag.</p><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Brought to You By</strong></h3><p>This episode is made possible by <strong>His Majesty’s Coast Guard</strong>. Safety at sea starts with preparation. Before you head out, visit <a href=\"https://hmcoastguard.uk/checklist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hmcoastguard.uk/checklist</a> to order your free waterproof safety checklist and ensure you're ready for the unexpected.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Episode Timestamps</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>00:00:56</strong> – <strong>Introduction:</strong> Theo and Toby welcome you to the Royal Lymington Yacht Club.</li><li><strong>00:05:40</strong> – <strong>Confessions of a Sailor:</strong> The hosts share their most embarrassing \"cock-ups\" and RNLI rescue stories.</li><li><strong>00:30:03</strong> – <strong>The Reality of Man Overboard:</strong> A deep dive into short-handed MOB recovery and the kit that actually makes a difference.</li><li><strong>00:47:04</strong> – <strong>Fantasy Boat Shopping (£1M Budget):</strong> From the sleek Solaris 50 to the high-speed Rapido 50 trimaran.</li><li><strong>01:03:53</strong> – <strong>The Kit Bag:</strong> A technical look at torches, searchlights, and the enduring charm of hurricane lanterns.</li><li><strong>01:15:10</strong> – <strong>Closing Remarks:</strong> Previewing the next debate: Fin keels vs. Bilge keels.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Future Marine"}