Ep 45: Harnesses, Tethers & Jacklines

Welcome to episode 45 of Carpe Diem Sailing. In this episode I discuss harnesses (inc PFD integrated), tethers and jacklines. I go over rigging a jackline and GENERAL principles to be considered when clipping in (or deciding not to clip in...) at sea. Tethers come in many various configurations inc. a short 3' tether, a longer 6' tether and dual tethers that allow you to leap frog and choose between a long and short tether.

WARNING! A point of caution however, there is no guarantee that a tether EVEN A SHORT ONE will completely stop you from going over the side in all circumstances and one has to practice safe and prudent movement on the boat, a topic I talk about and emphasize in this video.

For those that would like to jump to specific topics here is an index for you:

Harnesses start @ 00:35
Tethers start @ 03:47
Jacklines start @ 07:00
Rigging a jackline starts @ 09:30
Using jacklines starts @ 14:22
Falling overboard while clipped in starts @ 17:35
Final comments starts @20:47

Cruising Club of America Tether Requirements
https://sas.cruisingclub.org/node/217

Wichard Pro Line Tethers
https://marine.wichard.com/en/safety/...

Gill Harness Rescue Tool
https://www.gillmarine.com/harness-re...

Kong Double Tether
https://www.kong.it/en/product/elasti...

Spinlock
https://www.spinlock.co.uk/en-can/cat...

Mustang Hydrostatic
https://mustangsurvival.ca/collection...