Which lifejacket for pleasure boating ?
For a day at sea on your next transatlantic voyage, the 150 Newton automatic buoyancy lifejacket is the perfect example of a boating lifejacket. These lifejackets are perfectly suited to yachtsmen sailing more than 6 nautical miles from a shelter. Your choice of equipment should always be based on the type of nautical activity you practice.
Why is it necessary to wear an automatic lifejacket when boating in France?
For your safety at sea, it is compulsory to wear a lifejacket when sailing in national and international waters. According to the numerous safety standards and regulations in the marine boating sector, a specific type of lifejacket must be worn, depending on the activity you practice in Europe. In France, as elsewhere in the world, the measures to be complied with on board pleasure craft are strict: for semi-offshore or offshore sailing, it is compulsory to wear a lifejacket with a buoyancy rating of 150 Newtons.
Safety regulations EN ISO 12402-3 state that it is recommended to use a 150 Newton buoyancy lifejacket if you are sailing in bad weather or strong currents. If this is not the case and you have a serious problem on board, you could be held solely responsible for this unfortunate incident.
Sailing at sea as a leisure activity requires a great deal of vigilance on your part, as well as rigorous compliance with maritime regulations. A lifejacket suitable for leisure boating at sea will help you avoid drowning if you find yourself in the water after falling from the deck of your pleasure boat.
Pleasure boating lifejackets: our brands and models
One of the best lifejackets for recreational boating is the from CrewSaver. This UML automatic lifejacket is sturdy, lightweight and very comfortable. There's also a children's version, the . Ideal for family regattas.
If you prefer a more versatile lifejacket, you can turn to 4Water's
, which has the advantage of being available in all release types: automatic UML, automatic Hammar and Manual.The
and the Spinlock Deckvest 6D 170N lifejacket are also high-performance models, widely available on the boating market.For further information, visit the French Ministry of the Sea website. A list of measures to be taken when boating at sea is available in PDF format.
Do I need to wear a lifejacket when fishing?
One of the nautical activities that has weathered the COVID-19 crisis fairly well on national soil is recreational fishing. Thanks to the recent exemptions announced by the French government, this activity has been able to attract new enthusiasts in France. However, safety regulations may not yet be fully understood by the newcomers.
Note, therefore, that in water activities that may appear calm, such as fishing, it is compulsory to wear flotation equipment. So, to find out which lifejacket to choose for a fishing boat, you can refer to the corresponding category on our site, or call on our service.
Although you won't be on board a large vessel, you'll need to do everything you can to protect yourself in the event of an incident, whether you're fishing in a river or on board a boat at sea. This type of water-based leisure activity can also entail certain dangers if you don't equip yourself properly, as there is no such thing as zero risk in the nautical world.
