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Most boaters know they are required to have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable life jacket for every person on their boat. State Parks recommends that all boaters and passengers always wear a life jacket while boating. Accidents on the water can happen much too fast to put on a life jacket. The major cause of all boating related deaths is drowning\u2014and most drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket.<\/p>\n
The good news is that today\u2019s life jackets are much more comfortable, lightweight, and stylish than the bulky orange style most boaters know. Life jackets that use inflatable technologies are cool and comfortable. They may resemble a pair of suspenders or a belt pack. Many inflate automatically when immersed in water.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” ol_item_indent=”3em” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You don\u2019t want your life jacket too large or too small. \u00a0A snug fit is a proper fit.\u00a0 Remember, life jackets for adults do not work for children.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Double check that your life jacket is approved for your favorite water activities. Read the label!\u00a0 Some life jackets are NOT approved for:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Life Jacket Facts Most boaters know they are required to have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable life jacket for every person on their boat. State Parks recommends that all boaters and passengers always wear a life jacket while boating. Accidents on the water can happen much too fast to put on a life jacket. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":12368,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14949","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nIt’s the Law<\/h3>\n
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All Life Jackets Must Be:<\/h3>\n
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Make Sure It Fits<\/h3>\n
Try it on<\/h4>\n
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Warnings<\/h3>\n
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More Information<\/h3>\n
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