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1. www.rya.org.uk › blog › everything-you-need-to-knowEverything you need to know about lifejackets

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   Lifejackets are also fitted with a whistle, lifting loop and retroreflective material. For those more suited to offshore, crotch straps, harness, a light and sprayhood will be included.

   • No, but the RYA’s advice is to wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid, unless you’re sure it’s safe not to. Your decision should be based on weather con...
   • Buoyancy aids and lifejackets have different levels of buoyancy to ensure safety on the water. There are four main buoyancy levels: 50, 100, 150 an...
   • For recreational boaters, there’s no legal requirement to get your lifejacket serviced. However, lifejacket manufacturers do recommend their produc...
   • Throughout the season check your lifejacket for signs of damage to the bladder cover, webbing straps, stitching, clips, and buckles. You should als...
   • After use, rinse off any salt, sand, or stains with clear water. Salt can be corrosive and damaging plus nobody wants to use a musty lifejacket! On...
   • Lifejackets are recommended for children, toddlers, and babies to support the head and keep the wearer facing upwards in the water. Anyone wearing...
   • A buoyancy aid will also keep your pets safe on the water and aboard. We recommend giving your fury friend a chance to get used to wearing its life...

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3. rnli.org › safety › lifejacketsLifejackets And Buoyancy Aids - Choose And Maintain Yours - RNLI

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   • Why Should You Wear A Lifejacket?
   • Best Option – Don’T Fall In!
   • Motorboats and Fast Vessels
   • Irish Legislation
   • Cold Water Shock

   Every year, around 200 people drown in the coastal waters around the UK and Ireland. These tragedies happen to people taking part in a wide range of water-based and waterside activities. Research has proven that wearing a lifejacket can increase your chances of survival by up to four times if you’re immersed in cold water.* Whatever your activity, ...

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   If you fall over the side and are not attached to your boat, you can rapidly become separated from the vessel. This will greatly increase the difficulty of rescue, especially at night, and so decrease your chances of survival. Staying on, or near, your boat is always going to be the best option. At the very least, make a policy of clipping on to su...

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   On a motorboat, it’s advisable to clip on when you leave the cockpit to perform a task on deck such as anchoring. Clipping on is not advised on fast motorboats or fast sailing boats when travelling at speed, because it may result in the clipped-on person being dragged through the water if they fall overboard.

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   In Ireland, the law requires that an appropriate lifejacket or buoyancy aid must be carried for everyone onboard all vessels. If the craft is under 7m, personal flotation devices must be worn at all times on an open vessel or on deck on a vessel with accommodation. Anyone under the age of 16 must wear a personal flotation device at all times on an ...

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   Cold water shock is the uncontrollable reaction of the body when it is first submerged in cold water (15°C or lower). In initial submersion, the body will experience a gasp reflex, which is a rapid intake of air. This is followed by a fourfold increase in breathing rate and associated increases in heart rate and blood pressure, making some people s...

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4. www.lifejackets.co.uk › glossary-life-jacketGlossary of Terminology - Marine Warehouse Ltd - Lifejackets

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   Waistbelt model - name given to a life jacket that does not have a harness, these life jackets are generally lighter as they dont have metal fittings, ideal for fishing and light use. Webbing - Lifejacket straps, belts and harnesses are made from tough webbing, similar to car seatbelts.

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6. www.firstclasssailing.com › blog › whats-theWhat’s the difference between a Buoyancy Aid and a Lifejacket?

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   Jun 27, 2012 · Some harnesses have a built in stress indicator which shows if they have been overloaded and should be binned. Some lifejackets include a lifting strop for hooking up a halyard to help the person back aboard.

7. www.lifejackets.co.uk › set-of-four-navy-150n-autoFour Navy 150N auto lifejackets, with harness, crutch straps ...

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   Feb 15, 2021 · Full webbing harness, stainless steel buckle and rings, 150N buoyancy, plus a single adjustable crotch strap. This automatic inflating lifejacket is suitable for inland, coastal and occasional offshore use with foul weather clothing.

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8. www.marinesuperstore.com › the-complete-lifeThe Complete Life Jacket Buying Guide - Marine Super Store Ltd

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   Learn how to choose a life jacket and how to maintain it, from manual and automatic life jackets to essential life jacket accessories.

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   Should I get an automatic life jacket?

   • For most water activities, we recommend getting an automatic life jacket, in the unfortunate event that you fall unconscious in the water and can’t manually activate the vest. Whether the life jacket is automatic or manual, they all have an emergency pull cord to allow manual activation.

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   What are the safety features of a lifejacket?

   • r shockFeaturesChildren’s lifejackets are supplied with a whistle to attract attention, and crotch straps as standard that must be worn at all times to prevent the jacket slipping off in the water or during rescue.Many children’s lifejackets also have a built-in safety harness with a D-ring attachment at the r

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   How do automatic life jackets work?

   • Automatic life jackets are activated when they go into the water. This means that even if the casualty is unconscious and face down in the water, the life jacket will automatically inflate and turn them onto their back.

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   Can a child wear a lifejacket?

   • y harness fittingAll children’s lifejackets state a maximum weight and chest size, which mus not be exceeded. However, it is equally important not to purchase a jacket hat is too large.If it is too large, the child could slip out of the jacket or the jacket could float high in the water, leaving the child’s mouth a

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   Does a life jacket automatically inflate?

   • This means that even if the casualty is unconscious and face down in the water, the life jacket will automatically inflate and turn them onto their back. There are two different types of automatic inflation: water activated such as Automatic and Pro Sensor life vests, or pressure activated Hammar life jackets.

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   Can wearing a lifejacket Save Your Life?

   • Research has proven that wearing a lifejacket can increase your chances of survival by up to four times if you’re immersed in cold water.* Whatever your activity, wearing a well-fitted, well-maintained and suitable lifejacket or buoyancy aid could save your life. Source* Professor Mike Tipton 2012. Best option – don’t fall in!

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10. rnli.org › - › mediaCHOOSE IT WEAR IT - RNLI

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    There is a diverse range of lifejackets specifically designed for anglers, from fishing vests with integral gas inflation to slim-line fly fishing horseshoe jackets.