Thursday, 1 April 2010

High Visibility

Manufacturers of a new ultra high luminescent fabric are claiming a breakthrough in marine safely clothing. The material is said to provide ten times the visibility compared with conventional high reflective clothing.

To demonstrate their breakthrough technology, the two models below were positioned aboard a yacht, one each, on port and starboard, to replace the conventional navigation lights while sailing in the Solent.



A spokesman claimed that the display met COLREG and SOLAS requirements and was highly visible.


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7 comments:

  1. Baydog1 April 2010 at 03:20

    Nice and reflective, for sure. But how do you clip those harnesses on to the jacklines?

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  2. Barry1 April 2010 at 08:20

    Now I understand the attraction of sailing

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  3. JP1 April 2010 at 09:08

    Intriguing.

    Has there been any work on development of an alternative to the stern light? I would be happy to volunteer for further visibility trials if that would help.

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  4. Mikw1 April 2010 at 10:22

    Available from the Annie Sommers Chandlery dept.
    Other items include; the inflatable brassier flotation device,
    The leather look safety harness, in black leatherette with stainless steel chains, studs and a matching mask.
    There is a wide range of whips for the discerning skipper to chose from, keep your crew in line with style.

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  5. Zen1 April 2010 at 19:07

    I do not believe this test. I want to borrow the models for a non-bias test on the West Coast!

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  6. Unknown2 April 2010 at 15:20

    That ought to give you some interesting Google hits.

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  7. Anonymous3 April 2010 at 11:54

    coast guard approved, of course.

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