Personal Watercraft Insurance, People Are Not Wearing Life Jackets
According to the United States Coast Guard, as many as 85 percent of drowning victims of recreational boating accidents in 2012 were not wearing proper USCG approved life vests. It’s possible that the vast majority of all drowning could have been prevented, had owners and passengers simply followed safety rules in regard to boating and life jackets. Here are some things that you need to know in order to keep yourself and your passenger’s safe while out on the water:
US Coast Guard requirements state that each boat must have a USCG-approved Type I, II, III, or V life jacket for each person on board. In addition, boats over 16 feet in length are required to carry one Type IV throwable rescue device. In order to be effective, a life jacket must be worn at all times and be fitted to the passenger. Children should not wear adult life jackets. Boat owners should test each life jacket once a year to ensure that it is buoyant and in good working condition.
