A brief overview of helicopter recovery from a small craft.

1. Helicopter rescues

2. Pre- rescue checks:
• Do not fire parachute flares.
• Clear your deck of loose items.
• Brief crew early.

3. Helicopter
• VHF communication
with helo.
• You will be asked to
motor/sail into the
wind or stop.
• Helo will approach on
its starboard side.

4. Winchman
•Winchman will be lowered on
to the boat.
•Remember:- Do not touch
earthing wire, this must touch
the deck or sea.
•Gather in the hi-line
(weighted line) & use it to help
control the winchman.
•Take care to stow this line so
that it can run out easily
(bucket & gloves).
•DO NOT tie it onto the boat !

5. Rescue:
• Winchman will take charge when on board
• If lifted by a strop: keep arms by your side
• Crew will take care of you when you arrive
at the helo door.
• Serious casualties will be lifted off by
stretcher.
• Thank the crew on completion !

6. REMEMBER:
• No flares
• Crew briefing
• VHF communication
• Earthing line
• Maintain course
• Do as you are told !
• Thank helo crew..