Specifies design, performance and marking requirements for yachting harnesses with the conventional type of line which requires manual declipping of the line from an anchorage point. Includes requirements for both adult and child harnesses and is compatible with the safety regulations of the Australian Yachting Federation. Requirements for individual components and the finished article are given, along with performance tests (in the appendices).

This Standard specifies requirements for harnesses and lines for use by yachtsmen, including children. It includes general design requirements, constructional requirements, test methods and requirements for individual components, together with a dynamic load test for the finished article. The conventional lines covered by this Standard are those that require manual declipping at the boat anchorage point.This Standard applies to harnesses and lines for use by yachtsmen engaged in both offshore (including ocean racing) and inshore (including trailerable yacht) activities.NOTE: Harnesses with remote-release lines are covered by AS 3989.

Under Revision see DR 02501 First published as AS 2227-1978.Second edition 1983.Third edition 1986.Fourth edition 1992. First published as AS 2227-1978. Second edition 1983. Third edition 1986. Fourth edition 1992.