I often find myself wondering each time I go sailing "What would I have to do if xxxxxx happens?" and often rather than having a solid answer or game plan I think "No idea, let's hope we never have to find out!"

In the interests of good contingency management, I thought it would be a good idea to start this thread, feel free to post any possible scenarios or solutions.

So, first one: What would you do if you (an average weekend sailor with no special equipment or assistance at your disposal) are at a busy boat ramp retrieving your vessel, and the shackle that's embedded into the front of your bow suddenly gives way leaving you with no place to attach the winch cable? What next? Quickly get out of everyone's way first and foremost, tie up around the rear of the pontoon while you figure out what to do next, then what?!?