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Life Jackets: Everything You Need to Know
May 5, 2026 · 16 min · 68K views · Capo d'Orlando, Sicily
What this video covers
Inflatable life jackets for sailing divide into two ISO classes — 150 N and 275 N — plus a separate SOLAS/MED certification required on vessels over 24 meters, and the three systems carry different maintenance obligations.▶ 4:43 Matteo Munaretto of Veleria San Giorgio and Camilla Mosle of SVB explain the distinction between ISO class rating and actual buoyancy in Newtons: a jacket can be class 275 yet deliver 290 N of buoyancy, and that gap matters when sailing in winter with layered clothing and foul-weather gear.▶ 6:43 The SVN Solovela crew uses the Veleria San Giorgio Henryk Enevo 160 in winter for that reason.▶ 9:16 ISO inflatables require mandatory inspection every two years, with a 10-year service life; SOLAS/MED jackets require annual inspection.▶ 11:08 The yellow disc on the harness strap shows the next service date.▶ 10:37 CO2 cartridge and hydrostatic pill replacement must be done by a certified service center — doing it yourself voids the warranty.▶ 13:50 SVB handles inspections in one to two weeks; Veleria San Giorgio does the same.▶ 12:44 Prices run from €70 for a basic 150 N jacket to roughly €200 for a top-spec 275 N model, with multi-unit sets available.▶ 14:41 An invalid jacket at the time of an incident can void insurance coverage entirely.▶ 0:12
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