Today when I capsized my Hobie 20, my hook got caught on a hiking strap as I was sliding into the water. My weight started to pull the boat turtle, and luckily the mast stuck into the bottom so it couldn't come down any further. With all my weight hanging from the hook, the harness was very difficult to get out of. I finally was able to get out of the harness, and left it hanging there, but thought I was going to be stuck big time. The whole time I was thinking, don't panic, and I sure wish I had a knife! My crew was my 13 year old neighboor, and it was his first time on a cat, so in addition to being worried about myself, I was worried about him, and his safety.
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<br>I've been thinking about getting a knife I could attach to my lifejacket for quite a while. I see Murrays has one for sale. Is it any good? Are there other knives out there that would be better?
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<br>I'd like to have one in time for next weekend's regatta, so if anyone has any suggestions, they'd be appreciated!
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<br>Glad to have not drowned,
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<br>Tim Johnson<br><br>Hobie 20 #541
<br>Bald Eagle Yacht Club, Fleet 52
<br>White Bear Lake, MN