It's a Dog's Life (Jacket!)
We practice man overboard recovery (MOR) on a regular basis; it's one of the skills that must be demonstrated before a sailor can become certified at the basic level.
But, what would you do if your dog were to fall overboard? Running the proper pattern to get back to the 'swimmer' can be the easy part compared to getting them back aboard a high-freeboard sailing vessel.
Getting a person back aboard is difficult even when the person is conscious and mobile and can assist in the recovery process.
In the case of a dog overboard, things will be much easier if the dog is wearing a flotation harness with a built-in web sling. Read more about it at the BoatU.S. Foundation.
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