Foam Life Jackets

The buoyancy aid, your best ally for dinghy sailing

For dinghy sailing, it is better to be equipped with a Life jackets . The latter are made mandatory by regulations and will help you float if you fall into the water. However, there are several different types of dinghy vests, and it is sometimes difficult to make the right choice. It is important to know a few details about buoyancy aids, which we present here.

The different types of buoyancy aids

First of all, let's remember that the regulations require the permanent wearing of a life jacket of at least 50N (50 Newtons). Once this point is clarified, it is important to note that there are different forms of buoyancy aids, and that all have advantages and disadvantages. The most classic buoyancy aid is the foam vest, without sleeves, which offers limited freedom of movement. There are now other types of models, with adaptations made to improve freedom of movement in particular, but also overall comfort when you wear it for an extended period of time. Models such as the Gilet De Protection Aero Pro PFD Spinlock from Spinlock, integrated into a technical t-shirt, will be ideal for a sports outing. Indeed, it allows excellent freedom of movement, exactly what you will need to maneuver. Another model like the Gilet de sauvetage Championship 2.0 Musto signed Helly Hansen is directly integrated into a classic Crew vest. This allows you to stay warmer but also to be more comfortable. As with any technical equipment, not all dinghy vests are created equal and you will also have to make your choice according to your budget.

Find the best buoyancy aids on Nautisports.com

You will have understood that the choice of your dinghy vest will be made according to several criteria, the first being the type of sailing you practice, sport or leisure. Other criteria will necessarily come into play in your decision-making, such as your budget. Whatever it is, you will inevitably find the dinghy vest of your choice on Nautisports.com!