Feeling safer

After discovering that most of the harnesses made for kids use plastic snaps and buckles and are difficult to adjust and don, I decided to make my own for Jakob.

This harness is more robust than any of the other child harnesses on the market, which makes sailing with children more enjoyable. Combined with a good tether and a solid anchor point, the harness keeps the child securely attached to the boat, with no worries about plastic snaps or buckles letting go in a fall.

The design uses 1" nylon webbing for the shoulder and crotch straps and 2" webbing for the chest strap. All hardware is stainless steel: 2" rings and a buckle for the chest strap, and 1" buckles for the shoulder and crotch straps. The webbing is doubled and sewn using v-92 thread. All stitches are tight, locked, and secure.

The stainless buckles allow easy adjustment without sacrificing security. Optional soft leather shoulder pads add comfort.

The harness can also be reversed to keep little hands from fidgeting with tether snap.