Eli5: Why can’t we simply attach sailors to their boat with a harness to prevent them from falling into the sea?

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Is it possible ?

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If there’s a high risk of falling, or being swept overboard, then that’s what we do. It’s called a life line. 

 In all other situations, as in, low risk,these things severely restrict your movement and are therefore generally not used.

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