Baltic Dinghy Pro (50 N)

A lifejacket developed especially for dinghy sailing. Used by several National Sailing Teams in the Optimist dinghy it is the dinghy sailor’s favourite lifejacket. Front pocket with zipper. Extra soft floating material at the front. Easy to put on and take off through the zippered side section. Velcro adjustment on the waistband, crotch strap attachment on the two smallest sizes. 50N buoyancy and is classified as a buoyancy aid. A lifejacket that has a carrying capacity of 50 Newtons, is classified as a buoyancy aid and sometimes referred to as a sailing vest. They have a slightly simpler design than lifejackets. A 50N lifejacket keeps you afloat by a good margin but lacks a collar to support your head. It has the buoyancy force more evenly distributed between the front and back and therefore does not guarantee to turn an unconscious person to a supine position. 50N lifejacket is therefore recommended for swimmers who weigh at least 25kg.

Features:

• Airex
• Shorter model
• Crutch strap available
• Sizes 25kg and up
• CE-approved
• Easy to fit and remove
• Developed for dinghy sailing
• Made in Europe

The buoyancy of a lifejacket is measured in the Newton unit. A lifejacket must have sufficient buoyancy to keep the user's airways above the surface. The vests are divided into different classes depending on the amount of buoyancy, though the actual Newton's number may vary depending on the size of the vest.