I got whacked in the back of the head by the boom on my H16 once. I was about two miles off shore of Ft. Myers beach. It dazed me for a moment and I thought, "this is probably not a good idea" sailing alone.
You try to be safe but when it's your time...
Pete Pollard Blade 702
'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.