Daniella Levins

The majority of sailing incidents occur due to lack of preparation. This combination is composed of insufficient knowledge in emergency response, absence of resources, and time wasted navigation. Evidence suggests that by simply making a foil blanket and ice pack more accessible to a sailor going through hypothermia or impact, can prevent 44% of non-fatal emergencies in the space of a year. RIG is a product-service concept designed to solve all the issues above, by streamlining safety practices for inexperienced sailors it incentivises safety to become an essential part of their ‘on-water’ routine.

The initiative consists of an attachable kit that is mounted onto the mast of a dinghy, between the kicker and boom. The compact design uses minimal space, whilst enclosing the fundamental tools to support a range of common on-the-water emergencies. 

The kit itself is crafted with a unique, immediate release mechanism. The unfastening of a single buckle causes the exterior material to spring open, instantly revealing the internal components to the user in need. The core elements have been expertly considered, colour-coordinated, and formulated with the sailor in mind. It is of upmost importance that the navigation system be straightforward, made to deliver a stress reducing experience.