With many of the foiling classes, the sailors are used to being in the water and self-sufficient, both learn to kite and learn to wing courses place a high importance on self-rescue, however, there are still plenty of times that coaches and club safety personnel may need to assist sailors. 

When coaching foiling classes or running their races, it is important that you have the standard safety equipment aboard and ensure that you have suitable lifejackets, kill-cord, first aid kit, VHF radio or another form of communication, torniquets, and inflatable boot are also items you may consider.

We asked the coaches in the Australian Sailing Team what first aid equipment they carry at events and squad camps for the foiling classes. It might not be too different to what you already have aboard.

Click here for more information about foiling safety and race administration.
Kitefoiling safety information can be read here.
Foiling safety for coaches and club support personnel, click here.

By Glen Stanaway