The operating principle of CATCH and LIFT is ingeniously simple. It is based on physical principles and requires a minimum of components, which makes CATCH and LIFT an extremely trouble-free and user-friendly rescue system. General details: Combines the two stages of a rescue in one system: 1. connect to the person overboard (throw line), 2. lift person back on board (automatically without muscle power). Fast rescue: retrieve person and lift back on board in <3 minutes. Easy to use even in difficult weather conditions and under stress. No muscle power required, neither by the person on the boat nor by the person in the water. Rescue manoeuvre is performed from the helm, which means self-protection for the person / persons on board. The person in the water keeps a safe distance from the vessel no signal whistle on the rescue sling risk of running over or injuring the person. Full control at all times: start and stop process, speed up and slow down. Immediately ready for use no modifications to the vessel or sails, no loss of time. Vessel remains under control and fully manoeuvrable during the rescue manoeuvre. Manoeuvre requires no special qualification. Rescue equipment is brought to the injured person, not vice versa. Rescue of unconscious persons possible. Operated by a single person. Particularly suitable in poor visibility, strong winds and rough seas. Handling can be trained - more self-confidence, increased chances of success. Reusable. Technical details: Works self-sufficiently without electricity, winches, spinnaker halyard, main halyard, etc. Several pick points for the pulley (boom, shrouds). Two attachment options for the person in the water: carabiner and rescue sling. Extremely trouble-free. The case is waterproof and robust. Very compact, light weight (4.9 kg). Suitable for air travel (charter crews). Service and maintenance offered by the manufacturer. Signal whistle on the rescue sling.