[Rhodes22-list] Single Handing

[Bill Effros]

Chris,

The new European self inflating vests have pressure sensors that 
activate them.  They don't inflate until they go a couple of feet under 
water.  You're no longer just an aspirin tablet away from a surprise.

Bill Effros



Chris Geankoplis wrote:
> I've had a couple of experiences with selfinflating vests.  IN the mid '90's
> I had a couple of Westmarine selfinflaters that I use religiously on my R22
> when crossing the Gulfstream or doing any night sailing and during any bad
> weather.  They worked great and gave a real sense of security.  The only
> down side was one time while at anchor in the Bahamas, there was a loud and
> strange noise from the cabin.  I looked in and to my horror the entire keel
> of the boat had been driven up through the hull, even shoving the stepdown
> up 6 or 8 inches!  Upon closer examination I found that one of the jackets I
> stored under the stepdown had selfinflated (high humidity perhaps?) lifting
> up the stepdown.  You know they might prove useful in lifting somethin up a
> couple of inches in an emergency.
>
> Chris G.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cowie" <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single Handing
>
>
>   
>> Bill:
>>
>> Is this they type of pdf you like to use?  West Marine seems to have a
>> pretty good product.  Self inflating seems to make sense and I like to low
>> profile look of this product.
>>
>>
>>
>> Bill Effros wrote:
>>     
>>> It depends on your shape.  I like a short harness.  I wouldn't consider
>>> anything other than an inflatable, because I just won't wear it.  I'll
>>> check my brand.  I wear it all the time, but never clip on.  People
>>> drown clipped onto boats, getting dragged behind.  I can't figure out
>>> how to clip on in such a way I can't be knocked into the water (jackline
>>> too long; distance from water too short) when going forward.
>>>
>>> I never leave the cockpit when clipped on.  I make a jackline between
>>> rear cleats and clip on if I feel I need it.  Then I heave-to or anchor
>>> until the situation passes.
>>>
>>> Bill  Effros
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> cowie wrote:
>>>       
>>>> Perhaps this has already been disgused on the forum but does anyone
>>>>         
> have
>   
>>>> a
>>>> prefered life jacket/harness option that provides adequate and safe
>>>> protection but doesn't overly restrict movement?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Caesarsailor wrote:
>>>>
>>>>         
>>>>> Thanks Hank,
>>>>>
>>>>> We seem to need these reminders.  Perhaps we need to begin saying that
>>>>> "real sailors wear lifejackets."
>>>>>
>>>>> Caesar
>>>>>
>>>>> From: Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Single Handing
>>>>> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>>> Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:47 AM
>>>>>
>>>>> Here is why you should always wear your life jacket while single
>>>>> handing!!!
>>>>>
>>>>> http://apnews.excite.com/article/20080819/D92LCL781.html
>>>>>
>>>>> Hank
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