Sailing safety is critical, and the choices of equipment and its usage can significantly impact on the chances of survival in an emergency. While the harnesses on life vests are essential, the tethers, which keep you attached to the boat, secured incorrectly, can be a matter of life or death. The harness on the life vest (PFD) meets ISO and/or USCG load bearing standards and are specific designed for that purpose.

A quick-release tether or Harness Release System (HRS) is generally considered safer than a line tied to a life vest or harness. Specifically, tying a line to a life-vest will most likely tear the vest apart and separate the person from the vest.

Further more, studies have proven that a line tied directly to a life vest or harness creates a significant entanglement risk and dragging and drowning risk. In the event of a fall overboard or capsizing the sailboat, sailors can be quickly and fatally trapped or dragged to death. The victim may find themselves inverted, unable to reach the water's surface, or be able to create enough force needed to cut a line with a knife while under water.

Conversely, a quick-release tether offers a crucial safety advantage. Designed to detach when tripped, it prevents the wearer from becoming ensnared or dragged. In emergency situations, the tether can be easily released, allowing the individual to swim freely and reach the surface. This added mobility can mean the difference between life and death.

Furthermore, a tied-down life vest can impede rescue efforts. Rescuers may encounter difficulties in freeing the victim from the entanglement, wasting precious time. A quick-release tether eliminates this obstacle, enabling rescuers to focus on bringing the individual to safety.

A quick-release tether prioritizes safety and mobility, reducing the risk of drowning and facilitating rescue. It is essential for individuals engaging in sailing to understand the implications of their equipment choices and to opt for the safest option available. A quick-release snap shackle at the harness end of a tether is especially important in case the wearer becomes trapped under an inverted boat (as happened in the 1998 Sydney-Hobart Race) or in a tight spot, like on the wrong side of a jib sheet.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is intended for general knowledge and informational purposes only. This information is extracted from World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations (OSRs). Always prioritize safety and consult with experts or relevant authorities for specific guidance related to your situation.

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0:00 Intro
00:45 learn how to sail safe (Sailing Rules)
01:18 Popular Sailing Channels are trying to kill you
02:00 Sailing Safety equipment
02:15 improper life vest and tether (West Marine Brand Ambassador)
02:38 Dragging off of a sailboat
02:56 Catalina 22 Lifeline Danger
03:28 Man Overboard gone very wrong advice
04:00 Dangerous Sailing techniques
04:30 USCG Life Vest PFD approved
05:00 Sailing Channels and very bad Life jackets
05:26 Life Jacket Tethers, How to
06:00 How to sail with a Jack line
06:30 How to sail Safe
07:00 How far can you swim in cold water
07:20 Hypothermia death and sailing
07:48 How old does a child have to be to wear a life vest
08:10 three sailing safety tips
08:35 Proven sailing safety equipment
08:50 US Sailing Safety at Sea
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