Sailing Safety Tethers: Tested and Reviewed - Practical Sailor
WEBDec 19, 2006 · Some prefer three-point tethers with one long and one short leg. The advantage of this style is being able to stay hooked to the boat while moving one leg of the tether. The disadvantage of three-point tethers is their extra weight, complexity, and potential tangles.
THREE POINT TETHER | Best Practices - YouTube
WEBDec 31, 2022 · THREE POINT TETHER | Best Practices. #RORCRacing #WorldSailing #OceanSafety #safetygear Three-Point Tether Round the world sailor Dee Caffari demonstrates the use of a three-point...
Safety Harnesses Tethers and Jacklines | West Marine
WEBApr 22, 2019 · Double tethers, with one 6' tether and one 3' tether, are the best way to solve this problem. You can use the long tether when you’re moving about the boat and hooked onto a jackline. Clip on with the shorter tether if you’re working on the bow or other stationary location.
Safety Harnesses and Tethers (Safety Lines) for Sailboats
WEB30% of each crew must have a short tether (3 ft long) or a mid-point hook on their long tether. US Sailing prescribes that harnesses and lifejackets shall be worn offshore from sundown to sun up while on deck.
Safety Harness Tether Test - Practical Sailor
WEBJul 24, 2000 · This is a three-point tether with one leg of approximately 3′ and one leg approximately 6′. The outboard ends are anchored by two of the same type of gated snap hook, while the inboard end has a quick release shackle.
Sailing Harnesses & Marine Safety Tethers - Fisheries Supply
WEBFisheries Supply offers marine-grade harnesses and tethers. Shop the best tether for offshore sailing, including sailing safety harness and safety tether sets.
Safety harnesses, tethers and jack lines - Ocean Navigator
WEBAug 28, 2019 · Double tethers are preferred to single tethers, with one 6-foot tether and one 3-foot tether. You can use the long tether when you’re moving about the boat and hooked onto a jack line, then clip on with the shorter tether if you’re working on the bow or other stationary location.
What is the Best Tether for Offshore Sailing?
WEBNov 19, 2023 · There are several factors to consider when choosing the ideal tether for your needs, including durability, length, and ease of use. Double tethers, with one 6-foot and one 3-foot tether, are preferred, as they allow for different uses depending on where you are working on the boat.
Wichard 7064 | Fisheries Supply
WEB• Elastic harness tether retracts from 6 feet to 3 feet • Quick-opening snap shackle with release lanyard at harness end • Double-action safety hook at attachment end automatically locks and prevents accidental opening
Performance Safety Lines - Spinlock
WEB• DW-STR/03/C and DW-STR/3L are both compliant with section 5.02.2 of the Offshore Special Regulations: ALL crew members to have a tether with 3 points of attachment, for category 0,1,2 & 3 races. • World Sailing / ORC compliant category 0,1,2 & 3 races. • Safety line cutter available here.
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