For retrieving the lifeboat, the coxswain steers the boat under the falls. Which falls are hooked on first?

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For retrieving the lifeboat, the coxswain steers the boat under the falls. Which falls are hooked on first?

The forward falls are hooked first. Securing the bow end of the lifeboat with the forward falls stabilizes and centers the boat as you maneuver it under the falls. This initial grip prevents the bow from drifting or swinging, giving you control to bring the boat into alignment so the remaining falls—along the sides (inboard and outboard) and the aft ones—can be attached smoothly and safely. If you started with the other lines, the boat could move unpredictably, making it harder to hook everything securely and increasing the risk during retrieval.

The forward falls are hooked first. Securing the bow end of the lifeboat with the forward falls stabilizes and centers the boat as you maneuver it under the falls. This initial grip prevents the bow from drifting or swinging, giving you control to bring the boat into alignment so the remaining falls—along the sides (inboard and outboard) and the aft ones—can be attached smoothly and safely. If you started with the other lines, the boat could move unpredictably, making it harder to hook everything securely and increasing the risk during retrieval.

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