Scharnov Turn

The Scharnov Turn is a man overboard manoeuvre, often known as the opposite of the Williamson Turn.

Ideally executed after time has elapsed since a man overboard, it turns a vessel around an returns them to their track further back than the position from which the turn began.

The Scharnov Turn is most appropriate when some time has elapsed since a man overboard situation, and you need to quickly return to retrace your track to search for the casualty.

Retracing your prior track is ideal when searching for a casualty who is no longer within sight.