Life Jacket Best Practices

Life Jacket Best Practices

Much like wearing a seatbelt when driving a car, properly wearing a life jacket while boating can save your life in an accident. Florida has some of the best boating in the country and it’s important to enjoy our clear blue waters safely. Here is some information about life jackets and requirements in Florida. Vessels 16 to 26 feet According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the vessel must have one approved type I, II, or III personal floatation device (PFD) provided for every person on board and anyone skiing must wear a type I, II, or III PFD. For vessels 16-26 feet, anyone under the age of 6 must wear an approved Type I, II, or III personal floatation device while the vessel is underway.  You can read more about the requirements here. Life Jacket Fit To be sure your life jacket performs in a time of need, a proper fit is imperative. A life jacket that is too small may not...
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