Stormy France

Andrew Cook grew up in Tasmania wearing Stormy products, he now lives in France with his partner and new baby. Recently he contacted our Hobart office to find out why he couldn't get a Stormy in France?

Andrew has now joined our international team and will be distributing throughout France our International Standard lifejackets and because the weather is so so so much nicer in France than Hobart this time of the year, we suggested he test the Stormy 150N .....

Blowing up Adam - Happy 59th Adam

Adam has worked with Stormy for 6 yrs he is responsible for the Servicing of Stormy Jackets his quality control and customer care is excellent. "We like to blow him up on Monday's".

Making Sense of the New Australian Standards

The old standard AS1512 for PFD’S has been surpassed by the new Australian standard AS4758 which has expanded the scope for users. PFDs which are in good condition and comply with the existing standard AS1512 are still accepted on our Australian waterways.
The ability of a PFD to support a person is the basis of the new rating system. Buoyancy is measured by the number of Newtons, abbreviated to the letter N. The larger the N rating the more buoyant the PFD. A PFD with a rating of 150N, is therefore more buoyant than a rating of 100N.
The New Australian Standard AS4758 is based on the International Standard 12402 for PFD’s. The PFD’s are now rated by application and buoyancy levels:

· Solas – for sea going ships
· Level 275 – Offshore use for use by people carrying significant tools and clothing
· Level 150 – General offshore and rough weather use. It will turn an unconscious person into a safe position.
· Level 100 – Is intended for those that may need to wait for rescue but will do so in a safe position in sheltered waters.
· Level 50 – Intended for use by those who are competent swimmers.

The old Australian Standard AS1512 classified the products as:
· PFD Type 1 – 100N of buoyancy
· PFD Type 2 – 58N buoyancy
· PFD Type 3 – 58N9 buoyancy

Since 1993, Stormy Australia has been saving lives around Australia. The company is innovative and works with industry to supply PFDs and related safety products for commercial and recreational use.
Stormy Australia specializes in inflatable clothing; rugged wind and waterproof vests and jackets, and slimline yokes, with integrated CO2 activated inflation. Worn rather than stowed, Stormy clothing is the ultimate safety accessory.


For further information contact
Helen Moore
Managing Director
Stormy Australia
P: 03 6245 0443
E: helen@stormyaustralia.com
W: www.stormyaustralia.com

AS4758 certification

Stormy Australia is now accredited with the new Australian Standard for PFD's AS4758. The new standard supersedes the old standard AS1512. Based on the International Standard ISO12402 the new Australian Standard rates the PFD'S by buoyancy levels.

Level 150 - Intended for general offshore and rough weather use. It will turn an unconscious person into a safe position.

Level 100 - Intended for those who may need to wait for rescue, but are likely to do so in a safe position in sheltered waters.

Boating Pants

Stormy's good mate Joel Ryan from C & R Imports keeping dry in his new boat pants recently, while Tuna fishing in Victoria.

Stormy Grenade - Boating Business Acticle

Dragons Abreast Gold Coast

Breast cancer survivor teams from all over the world are preparing to participate in the International Dragon Boat Festival in 2010. The festival will be taking place in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada from June 11 to June 13, 2010. This is the third festival of its kind and previous festivals have been held in Vancouver, Canada and Caloundra, Australia. The venue for the festival will be Little Lake at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough. Survivors Abreast, Peterborough’s survivor team, is tickled pink to be hosting this worldwide event.