Several possibilities:
While sailing: Ready for use, or even better, always on the man/woman. A lot of accidents happen when peeing.
After sailing: dry, in the dark and not too warm or too cold.
Can I carry out the service myself?
To check the buoyancy chamber and the seams definitely makes sense. You should always do that before a sailing trip. You cannot service the inflation device yourself because you have not got the appropriate tools and spare parts. For this you would require the equipment which a service station has .
What kind of material is the kayak made of?
The boats consist of a double-layer-system. The inside layer is made of flexible polyvinyl chloride while the outer layer is made of highly tear-resistant coated material. This way, the boat's hull is especially protected.
Is the floor insulated?
Yes, every SECUMAR ISLAND has an inflatable insulated floor.
Is one obliged to have one´s lifejacket serviced?
If we had our say, yes. If you had the final say, that ought to be the case, too. If we go by legislation, the law is keeping out of it in this case. But if there has been an accident which was due to a lifejacket not having been serviced, then the law becomes involved again and makes it clear to the person who has no obligation to take the lifejacket for a service that it is his duty to service the lifejacket.
How long is the life time of a life jacket?
The average life time is 10 years. After that life jackets are only serviced by us at yearly intervals. When a life jacket reaches an age of 15 years, no further service is carried out.
How many chambers does the kayak have?
All SECUMAR kayaks are equipped with a double-chamber system. This is a requirement of the DIN standard.
Does the emergency pack contain food?
To call it food would be an exaggeration. However, our emergency pack does include drinking water, packaged in 100 ml bags, and emergency sea rations. In the first 24 hours after an emergency at sea, one should not consume any food or drinking water due to a shock effect. As a rule of thumb, a value of 100 ml of water per person per day later takes effect.