Does Dan Buoy Satisfy US Sailing™ Equipment Requirements?

Yes

MOB pole versus dan buoy

MOB pole versus dan buoy

As of January 1st, 2014, US Sailing Safety Equipment Requirements Man Overboard Equipment § 3.7.2 specifically allows the dan buoy in satisfaction of the requirement to carry a man overboard pole. Other safety gear is also required; the man overboard buoy requirement is just one requirement. The SOS Marine dan buoy also meets the ISAF World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations requirement for a man overboard buoy.

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Does Dan Buoy Satisfy US Sailing™ Equipment Requirements? was last modified: March 5th, 2016 by Philip Thompson
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