The jib sheet is not released. Safety harnesses should be worn if conditions warrant. The senior person on deck directs those coming topside to appropriate jobs. An experienced helmsman takes the helm. Helmsman completes tacking the boat into a hove-to position to slow boat speed and starts the engine, leaving it in neutral.
Swimmer prepares to enter water if needed.
Foredeck cleanup will still be in progress. Mainsheet trims in accordance with Helmsman's directions. Helmsman approaches victim with wind 45-60 degrees off the bow. Recovery Team prepares to retrieve victim. Boat should be dead in the water when alongside.