(LOB LEON OVER BOARD)
night of Dec. 18, ship at anchor in Carenero Nicolandra (archipelago of Los Roques), North-East wind 15 knots, 01.00, from aft cabin Monica (per event clock) felt a strange noise that can not identify, stands up and calls me when I leave is already out with a flashlight and tries to call Leon, there is no trace! Suddenly probing the water with the light he sees it, is between the hull of the boat and Nicolandra trying to get on board (the tender still bears the signs) or better to stay afloat, Monica is a leap Leon grabs on the tender and handed it to me, the lock (and terrified, like a rat all soaked) 
prepared the shower and washed from head to toe in fresh water, dry it briefly and gave up, he puts on deck in dinette and begins to recover from trauma, licks to dry slowly and calm is restored, we had a narrow escape! Water and dry food to celebrate. 
The next day, after a thorough investigation we have reconstructed the incident: Leon strolled aft and well thought of climbing on the solar panel that was in horizontal position attached to the stern pulpit , a Once on the shelf panel did not hold the weight and is rotated outward by sliding Leon into the water, the noise was probably warned by Monica Leon, like Sylvester the Cat on the mirrors, trying not to slide down.
After Leon has finished in the water stayed calm and took the dinghy to the side of the boat, there began to resist until help arrives.
Moral: life can hold surprises, better be prepared to roll up and get back on board (if there is someone that gives you a hand is easier). 
We welcome comments of congratulations for the escaped danger and solidarity for Leon
PS Leon has taken over and sleep peacefully!
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