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1. How To Choose an Appropriate Life Jacket How To Choose an Appropriate Life Jacket...
2. New Mexico law mandates the wearing of a PFD/Life Jacket by all children 12 years of age and under New Mexico law mandates the wearing of a PFD/Life Jacket by all children 12 years of age and under beginning January 1, 2007.  PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES REQUIRED.–The operator of a vessel being used for recreational purposes shall require a child age twelve or under who is aboard the vessel to wear a personal flotation device […]...
3. Each person on a personal watercraft must wear a life jacket All vessels except sailboards and certain racing shells or rowing skulls must have at least one wearable Type I, II, III or V life jacket that is U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved and of the proper size for each person on board. All life jackets must be in good and serviceable condition and must be […]...
4. Do I need to wear a vest while on a personal watercraft? The answer is a BIG yes! Age Required To Wear: AZ: A person, age 12 or younger, must wear a Type I, II, III, life jacket while the vessel is underway. When wearing a life jacket, all closures must be secured according to the manufacturer’s design. CA: 13 and under must wear Type I, II, […]...
5. Changes to the California Life Jacket PWC Boating Law As of this year, the California boating law now requires all children under the age of 13 to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. (Used to be “under age 12”.)...
6. PWC Life Jackets and the Law For a boat less than 16 feet long, or a canoe or a kayak of any length, you are required to: Everyone on board a personal watercraft (popularly known as “jet skis”) and anyone being towed behind a vessel must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. A Coast Guard-approved life jacket must be carried for […]...
7. Can I get a life jacket to fit my baby? Life jackets for infants come in one size to fit a child up to 30 pounds. They should have a head support collar and safety crotch strap. These life jackets can be found at all the same places that carry life jackets for bigger children and adults-department stores, marine supply stores and on the Internet. […]...
8. Life jackets: They float, you don’t, Things to know about water craft safety In Hawaii, children 12 years of age and under must wear a personal floatation device (PFD) while aboard a vessel operating or anchored offshore (HAR 13-243-1). Approximately 85-90% of the people who die in boating accidents ended up in the water unexpectedly and drowned. Adults should wear their life jackets at all times while on […]...
9. Are boaters or rafters required to wear life jackets Are boaters or rafters required to wear life jackets...
10. What Is A Personal Watercraft, PWC “Personal watercraft” means a vessel 13 feet in length or less, propelled by machinery, that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel. Personal watercraft (PWC) are subject to the same laws governing the operation […]...
11. Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? Are there PWC special regulations for riding personal watercraft? ...
12. Is it a good idea to take my infant boating? It is not advised to take a baby boating before they are at least six months old and they can sit up on their own. Also, babies will not be comfortable in a life jacket when they cannot sit up. A reclined infant in a life jacket will experience great discomfort from the poor fit […]...
13. Kids Don’t Float Activity book is available on-line There’s no place like Alaska for fun on the water. However, like all outdoor activities, boating comes with some risks. The biggest risk to Alaska’s boaters is a fall overboard or a boat capsizing (flips over). Alaska’s cold water can quickly take your breath away and make swimming really hard. The most important thing is […]...
14. What are the rules for operating a personal watercraft such as a Jet Ski? The laws for personal watercraft are the same as for boats, with a few exceptions: Every person on board a personal watercraft must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. If the personal watercraft has a lanyard cutoff switch, the operator must attach the lanyard to his or her person. Personal watercraft may not be […]...
15. PWC can be dangerous if not operated responsibly PWC can be dangerous if not operated responsibly...