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1. 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 […]...
2. Are boaters or rafters required to wear life jackets Are boaters or rafters required to wear life jackets...
3. How To Choose an Appropriate Life Jacket How To Choose an Appropriate Life Jacket...
4. 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 […]...
5. 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. […]...
6. What is the law for wearing a life jacket? State law requires all children under 13 years old to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while on board a vessel that is 26ft or less while underway. Also, anyone being towed behind a vessel (such as skiing) and anyone riding a personal watercraft must wear a life jacket....
7. 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”.)...
8. 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 […]...
9. 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 […]...
10. 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, […]...
11. What are the rules for operating a personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski)? What are the rules for operating a personal watercraft (such as a Jet Ski)? ...
12. Any vessel used to tow a person on water skis, surfboard or similar device must follow these regulations Any vessel used to tow a person on water skis, surfboard or similar device must follow these regulations...
13. Stay Safe on the Water: National Safe Boating Week Stay Safe on the Water: National Safe Boating Week ...
14. What do I need to do to make my boat “legal” and ready to go? What do I need to do to make my boat "legal" and ready to go?...
15. Required Safety Equipment for Personal Watercraft (PWC) All equipment requirements for regular motorboats also apply to PWC. In addition to those requirements:Each occupant must wear a USCG approved wearable PFD; if the PWC is equipped with a cut-off or kill switch, it must be attached to the operator or operator’s clothing. inflatable life jackets are NOT approved for use on PWC. Operation […]...