joclo Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 To all, I have just had a discussion with "YA" (Glen Stanaway, Direct Phone: (02) 8424 7408, Email: glen.stanaway@yachting.org.au) re the requirement for Quick release Trapeze Harnesses as of Jan 2009. To all PLEASE NOTE, THIS RULE HAS BEEN REMOVED from the 2009-2012 Racing Rules of Sailing and is not regulation for any sailing event. ISAF are in the process of reviewing the requirements and you may, or may not see it back in 2013. DO NOT RUN OUT AND BUY NEW HARNESSES Regards James Ogilvie 0400 701 878 Australian F18 President Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti2300 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hey Joclo, the idea of the rule is to save lives. Sure you don't need to buy a new bar or plate to comply with the rules......but it might just save your bacon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 There's a very interesting thread going on on Sailing Anarchy on this subject. As yeti says it might not be a requirement, never became one did it but it should be a consideration. Thread is: http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?showtopic=82654 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joclo Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Guys, This was a clarification to some sailing instructions for a regatta where it was noted as part of the sailing rules. Please note that my crew (wife) was in a position not long ago where she was caught upside down and was rather Blue when I managed to get her back up. Hence we both have quick release hooks and each carry a knife. There are arguments both for and against but it has been noted that under the rule book it is not a requirement. Happy to sell anyone a current Magic Marine Harness with Quick Release Hook and Knife. go to www.nacraxtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad dog Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm a bit surprised in this day and age of super safety that it's been dropped, but so be it. I mean, the councils round here are building fences to stop kids jumping off rock ledges etc etc, presumably hoping they'll stay inside on their nintendos getting fat. Pit we can't get a few more into sailing clubs, but that's another story. While I haver never yet been caught underneath, my crew (Mullet the dog) has and it was a just-in-time moment there too. He doesn't wear a harness, as I just can't get him to hike out straight, but he does move around the boat on demand. But it was one of the experiences that led me to get a quick-release. Hope I never need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad dog Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I bought a Gill QR harness about a year ago, have never released it in anger, and sort of forgot about it really. Just happened to test it the other day - it wouldn't release easily at all. I always flush it after use, but obviously it needs more than that. Quick spray with silicone and it's good as gold. Just thought I'd mention it - worth maintaining and checking this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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