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Warning about a design flaw in many harness safety hooks.
[SetSail]
Detailed recommendations for installing and using jack stay, safety line, and harness from the governing body of U.S. racing.
[US Sailing, Portsmouth, RI, USA]
It is possible to go overboard and drown wearing a PFD′s with harnesses attached to jacklines. Here′s how to choose and rig jackline, harness, and tether for maximum safety.2 pages with photos.
[Cruising World, December 2004]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes focused on offshore safety gear.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Looking at boat injury statistics helps us choose essential safety equipment. Rousmaniere talks about how to get the stuff that really works. 4 pages with photos.
[Practical Sailor, 1 October 2004]
Illustrated instructions for making tethers, single or double, rope or webbing, elastic or not. Also tips on making your own jacklines.
[Sailrite Enterprises. Inc., Churubusco, IN, USA]
Tests by the Sailing Foundation in Seattle of 21 harnesses and 17 tethers - dragging a crew member astern at 4 knots, comfort and convenience on deck, and a 6.6-foot drop - result in some failures, and a list of buyer recommendations.
[SailNet]
In-the-water tests to determine towing characteristics, static tests to determine comfort and ease of use, and dynamic load tests of commonly used sailing harnesses and tethers. Prepared by The Sailing Foundation.
[US Sailing, Portsmouth, RI, USA]
Webbing jacklines and harness tethers in 6-000-pound breaking strength webbing.
[C-Level, Inc., Noank, CT, USA]
Supports and rails can be attached together or independently, eliminating the need for custom replacement of damaged or worn handrails. Rails can be removed easily for replacement or varnishing.
[Teakflex Products, Pawcatuck, CT, USA]
There are few emergencies on a boat that cannot wait for the extra time it takes to clip on.
Gaelen B. Phyfe
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