Guidelines

What is a Jonbuoy?

What is a Jonbuoy?

Jonbuoy is a leading name and brand when it comes to Man Overboard Recovery. With a reputation for leading the way with design and solutions for man overboard situations, it has an exceptional range of products for helping to deal with the worst case scenarios. Product Data Sheets.

What is a dan buoy used for?

A danbuoy is a piece of safety equipment designed for the purpose of marking a boat/yacht’s location and therefore the approximate location of the casualty when the skipper, a member of crew or a passenger falls overboard.

How does a Dan buoy work?

It is water activated within seconds of immersion and stands 2 metres above the water level. The SOS Dan Buoy then inflates marking the area where the swimmer is. The SOS Dan Buoy has a large sea anchor, grab handles, whistle and ribbon flying from the top.

Do I need a Dan buoy?

A danbuoy is an important part of any vessel’s safety kit. For sailing yachts in particular it’s a very effective way of marking the location that a casualty entered the water. Most danbuoys consist of a fibreglass whip, approximately 2 metres long, attached to a bright orange, weighted vertical can buoy.

What is a DAN flag?

What is a red flag with a white diagonal stripe?

Divers Flag: A rectangular red flag with a white diagonal stripe is attached to a vessel, float, or buoy. This flag indicates that the vessel is involved in a diving activity.

What should a skier do if she he falls in the water?

Let him or her direct the actions of the boat. When a skier falls, it is important to hold up a water ski. This makes it easier for the tow boat to see you and also notifies other boats in the area that you are in the water. Do not water ski after dark.

How big is the Jon buoy dan buoy?

The Jon Buoy inflatable Dan Buoy is stylish, compact and weighs only 3.3kg. The inflatable Dan Buoy is mounted on the pushpit and is easily deployed in an emergency. It can replace the traditional pole Dan Buoy.

How does the SOS dan buoy 33 product work?

The SOS Dan Buoy 33 inflatable marker is a marine safety product designed to immediately reduce the delay, panic, mistakes, and mishaps associated with a person going overboard.

How does the drogue work on a dan buoy?

The Dan buoy has a light on the top of pole which automatically activates on inflation. A drogue is deployed when the unit inflates. Whistle is attached to drogue line. Our products are designed to be of a high quality.

Can a dan buoy be repacked after use?

After use, the Dan Buoy can be recovered, serviced, and repacked to use again. The Dan buoy has a light on the top of the pole which automatically activates on inflation. A drogue is deployed when the unit inflates. A whistle is attached to the drogue line.