Here's something I have thought about but never tried. How about if you were to drag a 30' long line (maybe use your main halyard?) with a loop or large knot at the end? That way, if you did fall overboard as long as you are awake and mobile, you could quickly swim to the wake and grab the line, hook the loop into your harness and not be separated for good. Hopefully the boat will turn into the wind for you. If it turns downwind you might be in for a hell-of-a ride but at least when they find the boat they will find your body too. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />