New Winslow 4 man offshore liferaft in Valise. This is a full offshore certified liferaft and is considered one of the best in the industry. It only weighs 32 lbs so it is easy for ANY crew member to move it around the boat in an emergency. (New 2022)
New Jordan Series Drogue with all Dyneema line and retrieval points. Professionally manufactured by Oceanbrake UK to latest offshore standards of construction for Series Drogues and designed specifically for Aroha (Bridle length etc). UV covers on bridle lines so drogue can be set up and left ready for deployment. (New 2022)
New Sea Brake towing drogue set up with tackle and bag. (New 2022)
New Galerider towing drogue. (New 2022)
Either of these 2 drogues could be used in conditions where Jordan drogue not warranted, weigh very little, stow very easily and could be also used as a last resort for emergency steering in the event of rudder failure.
New Jacklines designed to be as centrally located as possible - yellow nylon webbing. (New 2022)
See the Electronics and Electrical page for details on electronic emergency and safety aids.