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SAILING HARNESS
WARNING: USE ONLY AS A SAILING HARNESS.
Models with a sailing harness (MD3154) are designed to prevent the
user from falling overboard when used with a tether with a quick-
release under-load hook and have been designed and tested in
accordance with Offshore Racing Council (ORC) requirements. Care
and attention must be taken to ensure that the harness is used and
maintained correctly. The harness is designed to be worn by persons at
least 165 cm (6 feet 5 inches) tall. The harness should be worn as high
on the chest as possible, but in all cases, at least 5 cm (2 inches) above
the lowest rib measured from the bottom of the belt. The harness
should not be used if it does not fit in this manner. Adjust the harness
using the strap adjuster so that the harness is as snug as tolerable.
Failure to adjust the harness properly could result in injury.
When attached to the boat use a tether of less than 2 m (6 feet 6
inches) in length with quick-release under-load hardware (Fig. 32).
Ensure that a tether is secured to both D-rings. When not in use, the
D-rings can be pushed under the lapels.
WARNING: USE OF A SAILING HARNESS TO PREVENT FALLS OVERBOARD PRESENTS
SEVERAL RISKS. IN CASE OF CAPSIZING OR SINKING, THE BOAT MAY TAKE YOU
DOWN. AS SUCH, ENSURE THAT ANY TETHER USED HAS QUICK-RELEASE UNDER-
LOAD HARDWARE. THIS HARNESS HAS NOT BEEN DESIGNED FOR FALL ARREST,
LIFTING, OR CLIMBING AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON IN ANY OF THESE
INSTANCES.
Transport Canada approval does not apply to this harness and the
potential for injury has not been assessed.
FIGURE 32
Chest Buckle
Chest Belt Webbing
Quick-release Lanyard
D-ring
Tether
Webbing
HARNESS ATTACHMENT