Help Us Design a Better PFD/harness
Do try this at home: Don your favorite inflatable-PFD/harness and inflate it. Dont waste a gas cartridge; use the oral inflation tube. Wade into...
PS’s Safety Tether Test Results Reignite Concerns
ConclusionOur tests show that our concern about split rings, first raised back in 2009, and West Marine’s subsequent recall were not unwarranted.When subjected to...
Sailing Fatality Studies Shine Light on Tethers
The capsize of WingNuts is not the first fatal accident that has put the spotlight on the harness-to-tether connection. Since 1986, several widely publicized...
The Sailor’s Leash: Single or Double? With Elastic or Without?
Once you’ve settled on the types of clips you want on your tether, the next choice is the webbing construction. Currently, there are two...
The Sailors Leash: Single or Double? With Elastic or Without?
Once you’ve settled on the types of clips you want on your tether, the next choice is the webbing construction. Currently, there are two...
A Second Look at Safety Tethers
Sailing harnesses and safety tethers were put to the ultimate test in July when a storm packing winds of more than 50 knots swept...
Youth Safety Gear Top Picks
We also recommend using a safety harness and tether for children while offshore. Sadly, there aren’t a lot of options. We’d suggest having a...
Re-examining Youth Sailing Safety
When a promising teenage girl dies by any means, it is sure to prompt reflection-reflection on a life cut short, a familys unimaginable grief....
Life Raft Stowage: The Overlooked Necessity
Sometimes, it seems that safety is a dirty word in the boat- building industry. A favorite marketing catchword is "bluewater cruiser." We assume this...
West Marine Updates Recalled Tether
All of the recalled tethers have been removed from retail outlets, according to West Marine Assistant Vice President of Merchandising Kevin Osborn. Customers who...
Abandon Ship! Coast Guard Rescue Beneteau 523 in the Atlantic
What would cause the captain and crew to abandon ship in the Atlantic ocean? There was no sailboat disaster here, but a coast guard...
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J/109 Used Boat Review
The J/109 is a 35-ft. boat that races well and has some comforts for short term cruising. It is a true racer/cruiser. The first...