That is the nice thing about the lifesling style recovery....it doesn't require great boat handling skills as you just encircle the PIW till wrapped in the line and then haul them in closer to the boat.
The tricky part is if the onboard people really don't get the whole block and tackle thing...and don't be surprised how many don't...especially if not former sailors. So a few practice runs are a great idea.
It does work for getting incapacitated (to a point) people back on board even if someone else has to go in to assist. However not so good when just one or two onboard and its really rough and the only person onboard has to leave the helm.
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