Not on a Cat, but on a 50.5 monohull. For a 13 year old grandson who will be our "crew " We promised his mom he would have one, and I know he will not wear the red ones supplied in the boat. He is new to sailing and we thought this was a good compromise, at least until he gets his sea legs. Besides, on our boat, if we are in any heavy weather, all who might go topside wear PFDs.

Glad to hear that the PFDs made it through in checked bags.