Spinlock Junior Collection: For Every Young Adventurer, from Toddler to Teen
Keeping young sailors safe on the water starts with choosing the right lifejacket. The Spinlock Junior Collection has been designed to provide exceptional comfort, security, and performance for children at every stage of their boating journey, with options covering everyone from toddlers through to teenagers.
Featuring the Deckvest NEMO, Deckvest NEMO+, and Deckvest CENTO, the range combines innovative safety technology with child-friendly design, ensuring young adventurers stay protected whether they are learning to sail, cruising with family, or racing competitively.
With models suitable from infants and toddlers under 15kg through to older junior sailors weighing up to 50kg, the collection effectively spans the journey from toddler to teen, making it easy for families to find the right level of protection at every stage.
As with all children’s lifejackets, Spinlock recommends selecting the correct size based primarily on weight rather than age for the safest possible fit.
Deckvest NEMO
The Deckvest NEMO is a buoyant foam lifejacket designed for children weighing 15–30kg (roughly 3–7 years), making it ideal for younger sailors and beginners.
Key features include:
· Soft neck panels to minimise chafing
· Easy-adjust buckle system
· Secure padded leg strap
· Simple zip opening for quick fitting
· High-volume buoyancy collar that helps turn the wearer face-up in the water
Its supportive design offers reassurance for parents while giving children the freedom to move naturally onboard.
Deckvest NEMO+
For families venturing offshore or sailing in more demanding conditions, the Deckvest NEMO+ builds upon the NEMO by incorporating an integrated deck harness. It is available in Infant under 15kg, and Child 15–30kg sizes.
Key features include:
· Rear safety line attachment to help keep curious hands away from clips
· Front adult grab handle for assisted recovery
· High-performance foam buoyancy
· Comfortable ergonomic fit
· Secure leg strap and supportive collar for optimum in-water performance
The integrated harness makes the NEMO+ an excellent option for cruising families looking for additional onboard security.
Deckvest CENTO
As children develop their confidence and sailing skills, they need equipment that offers greater freedom of movement while continuing to deliver reliable safety. The Deckvest CENTO has been specifically designed for junior sailors weighing 20–50kg (roughly 7–15 years), making it an ideal choice for growing children and teenagers who have outgrown younger lifejackets but are not yet ready for an adult model.
Unlike inherently buoyant foam lifejackets, the CENTO uses an automatic inflation system, providing compact everyday wear that inflates only when required in an emergency. This allows junior sailors to move freely while racing, training, or cruising, while still benefiting from full life-saving buoyancy when activated.
Key features include:
· Integrated automatic inflatable lifejacket system for reliable emergency deployment
· Built-in harness for secure clipping-on when sailing in coastal or offshore conditions
· Lightweight, low-profile design for unrestricted movement on deck
· Adjustable waist belt for a secure and comfortable fit as the child grows
· Soft loop attachment point for easy safety line connection
· Designed with comfort in mind for long-duration wear
ISO and USCG Approved Options
Depending on your market and sailing requirements, customers can choose versions that comply with:
· ISO-certified standards for international and European boating requirements
· USCG (United States Coast Guard) approved standards, providing compliance for boating within the United States
The NEMO, NEMO+ are available in both ISO and USCG standards.
Whether introducing your child to the water or supporting the next generation of sailors, the Spinlock Junior Collection provides confidence, comfort, and protection when it matters most.
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