We try to do a man overboard drill shortly after leaving the dock. We add this twist. The skipper and anyone else with "deep" skills cannot be involved. Throw a life jacket or fender attached to a life jacket over. Take a seat, take notes, in silence... see if they can get you or someone else back. Slamming the boat head to wind is the best way to stop the boat...
Here is a recent video of a crew who released the sheets to stop....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK1tZljrwAcYou will all learn something if you actually execute the drill. Teaching everyone to helm the boat during the daily mooring will also be a strong learning experience for all.
