Stormy launches sailing-specific lifejacket range

Stormy Lifejackets has released a range of sailing specific PFDs with an inbuilt ISO approved harness. All products are water-activated with a manual inflation option and the various styles offer between 165 and 300 Newtons of buoyancy.

The award-winning inflatable jackets and vests have been adapted to include the harness system. Also available are sailing specific yokes with harness that can include a spray hood and several other safety products.

By combining a lifejacket and harness, sailors are said to only need to wear this all in one item over their clothing.

The ‘Pro Sailing Yoke’ has 180N of buoyancy and can have the added feature of an expanding spray hood and SOLAS approved water-activated light. Starting at $260, the product is said to be suitable for offshore racing.

The ‘Super Yoke’ offers 300N of buoyancy and is for floating heavier weights due to wet weather gear or a tool belt, or for those over 120 kilograms. The extended waist strap is also suitable for bigger individuals. A junior yoke with harness is also available for 15-40kg sailors.

For more information visit www.stormylifejackets.com.