The Volvo Ocean Race Deckvest Spinlock worked to design a custom lifejacket for the Volvo Ocean Race sailors. A design group was assembled, led by Abby Ehler (now onboard Team Brunel) and over the course of 14 months the new lifejacket harness was trialed , tested and developed.
• Offshore lifejacket with integrated harness
• 170N buoyancy
• Hammar Hydrostatic automatic inflator
• Harness quick release handle
• Self launching, structured sprayhood
• Lume-On™ bladder illumination lights
• Pylon™ 360 degree lifejacket light
• Integrated automatically activated AIS MOB1 beacon
• AIS MOB1, strobe, & PLB MOB pack
• Recessed metal buckle
• Lifting strap, oral inflation tube & whistle
• Self lifting leg strap buckle
• Interchangeable number ID pocket
• Reflective numbers and print
• Leg strap stowage pocket
The Volvo Ocean Race Deckvest
• Recessed metal buckle
• Hydrostatic automatic inflator (Hammar)
• Harness quick release handle
• AIS MOB1, strobe, & PLB MOB pack
• Self launching, structured sprayhood
• Pylon™ 360 degree lifejacket light
• Lifting strap, oral inflation tube & whistle
• Integrated AIS MOB1 beacon
• Self lifting leg strap buckle
• Lume-On™ bladder illumination lights
• Interchangeable number ID pocket
• Reflective numbers and print
• Leg strap stowage pocket
