Why have the RNLI geckos a strip of velcro

[two stroke mick]

As per the title why do the RNLI brain buckets have a strip of velcro on them?

TSM

[Ribochet]

There is a small torch in each RNLI crew lifejacket and this can be attached to the velcro strip on their helmet for maximum visibility.

[DGR]

Should the 'poo hit the fan' - it's to attach your life jacket light to the top of your helmet to improve it's visibility.

[James3402]

Exactly right the life jacket light has a velcro strip and the idea is you put it on your helmet as it's the highest point. Remember it's rough when they go out.

[m chappelow]

Also as RNLI Y boats are not fitted with Nav lights it doubles up for a good all-around white light should the need arise ; ) .

[Gramas]

Our D-class has nav lights!!!! So does the 85

[Gramas]

Didn't see the Y sorry mate