Welcome to the distance racing scene, now show us your shore crews tits! Oh wait its not SA

Complete list of safety gear is here:
G300 Race Rules PLBRentals.com does a nice job supplying EPIRBS if you don't want to spend $250 on one. I purchased this and am happy with it for beachcat and big boat work:
http://www.landfallnavigation.com/resqlink2881.htmlAs to lanyards, 1/16" spectra works a treat, buy a spool, tie everything and wrap electrical tape around your knots.