The SAR helicopter is the safest way to pick people out of the water. The standby boat my give the impression of being there on hand all the time but it is a nonsense to think you could be safely picked out of the water at night in a 30+kt wind and associated sea state by a safety boat. Bring on the SAR helicopters ASAP. As far as crews goes there are a few of us waiting the call to do the professional job that is needed to improve safety for the boys offshore.