A level 150 or larger lifejacket is designed to Children’s lifejackets are available with: not to purchase a lifejacket that is too large.
turn an unconscious person face up on entering It is easy for a child to slip out of an oversized
• foam-only buoyancy – these provide a
the water. A buoyancy aid is not guaranteed to lifejacket and it may float high in the water
notional level 100 of buoyancy and are for
do this – it is only an aid to keeping you afloat. leaving their mouth and nose submerged. A
inshore use only
Therefore: lifejacket that lifts more than 2.5cm above the
• air-only and air and foam buoyancy lifejackets
child’s shoulders once it is fitted and adjusted
• a buoyancy aid is the best choice for those – these meet the requirements of a level 150
is too large. Please see the CD-ROM for video
who expect to go in the water such as lifejacket and are for offshore use.
clips and much more advice.
dinghy sailors, waterskiers, personal
All children’s lifejackets and buoyancy aids
watercraft (PWC) riders, canoeists, See over the page for information on Irish
state a maximum weight and chest size that
windsurfers and kayakers legislation.
must not be exceeded. It is equally important
• a lifejacket is a better choice for those who
plan to stay aboard – for larger yachts, P
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motorcruisers, angling and sportsboats.
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Adult lifejackets are available with:
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• foam-only buoyancy – these provide
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buoyancy at all times and are bulky
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• air and foam buoyancy
• air-only buoyancy – these are likely to be the
most compact and comfortable and may be
automatically inflated by a CO
2
gas cylinder
on entering the water, inflated by a manually
operated cylinder or inflated orally. Suitable
spare CO
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gas cylinders and automatic
inflation mechanisms should be carried in
your craft. The RNLI recommends that you
should have crotch straps, a sprayhood and
a light on your lifejacket.
Ensure lifejackets and buoyancy aids are suitable for your age, size and sport
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