I believe that WM's article that cites ISAF recommendations pretty much sums up what the accepted general guidelines are:
http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Safety-Harnesses-Tethers-and-Jacklines
Here's a 54 page study on harnesses and tethers from 1998 so you can become expertly informed.
http://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/daroot/Offshore/SAS Studies/Safety At Sea Studies.pdf
Regarding jack lines:
ISAF standards recommend 4,500 pounds minimum breaking strength for webbing.
Here are Jackline installation recommendations per a Practical Sailor article:
http://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/Jackline-Installation-Tips-11829-1.html
Now, back to my question... Where and to what are you tying off your jack lines on our Catalina 30's? I would like to fit something that works nicely.
http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Safety-Harnesses-Tethers-and-Jacklines
Here's a 54 page study on harnesses and tethers from 1998 so you can become expertly informed.
http://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/daroot/Offshore/SAS Studies/Safety At Sea Studies.pdf
Regarding jack lines:
ISAF standards recommend 4,500 pounds minimum breaking strength for webbing.
Here are Jackline installation recommendations per a Practical Sailor article:
http://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/Jackline-Installation-Tips-11829-1.html
Now, back to my question... Where and to what are you tying off your jack lines on our Catalina 30's? I would like to fit something that works nicely.