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Drop a sea anchor off the bow.
drop an anchor of the bow
ancer from the stern
swim for shore
Get out as fast as you can.
Go to shore
Seek shelter.
Put on a jacket if it is not on already
Put on a jacket if it is not on already
you should pull over and stop until it stops or is clear enough for you to proceed.
Deploy a storm anchor (sea anchor) from the bow; something that will slow the boat's drift downwind. Something like a small drogue parachute in the water. The wind will cause the boat to drift, and the waves to rise; the storm anchor will slow down the drift, and keep the boat pointed into the wind. Bow-on is the safest direction for your boat to meet the waves. Otherwise, the wind would tend to push the boat sideways, and you could easily capsize.
put on your life jacket if it's not already