OSAR training, as it is every month, was a hoot and a holler last week. Although boating hours are getting longer they currently only run from 11:26am to 1:10pm (sunrise is at 10:26am and sunset at 2:10pm) so getting out on the water is a precious thing. Thankfully our OSAR team was up for the challenge as we took to the seas to practice man-overboard drills in 15 knot winds. We even had three volunteers to wear the immersion suits in the water.
Anthony and Payot carefully prepare for a pick-up.
They slowly approach the unlucky customer.
The person is lifted carefully into the Zodiac.
After everyone is back in the boat the team cruises back to Palmer for warm drinks.
On the way back, we encountered a cluster of people in the water, crying for help.
Upon our approach, it turned out they were just having fun. So we left them to swim back to station.
1 comment:
I like the fairy tale ending to this story. I totally thought that they would be eaten by a leopard seal.
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