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Since children grow quickly, many boat launches now feature free use of children’s
life jackets in several different weight categories.
Life Jacket Requirements for Certain Boating Activities Under State Laws
The USCG recommends, and many states require, wearing USCG-approved life
jackets:
• For waterskiing and other towed/surf activities, use a life jacket designed
for waterskiing. It is illegal in many states to participate in towed water
sports without a USCG-approved life jacket. Be aware that some
specialized water sports vests are NOT USCG-approved and should
be worn in addition to a USCG-approved life jacket.
• While operating personal watercraft (PWC) use a life jacket marked for
PWC or waterskiing use.
Check with the state boating safety authorities. Other rules may apply if boating in
an area under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers or a federal, state or
local park authority. Special local rules are usually posted at the boat launch.
Type I Life Jacket
This life jacket is designed so that the person wearing it turns
to a face-up position when conscious or unconscious. Type I
life jackets are the most buoyant and are effective on all
waters, especially when rescue is delayed or flotation time is
extended.
Type II Life Jacket
This life jacket is recommended for use in calm water near
shore on most inland waters where quick rescue is likely. A
Type II life jacket is similar to a Type I life jacket, but it is not as
buoyant or effective in turning the wearer to a face-up
position.
Type III Life Jacket
This life jacket is designed for personal buoyancy when the
wearer is alert and conscious. Type III life jackets require
users to turn themselves to a face-up position. Type III life
jackets are recommended in most inland water applications
where quick rescue is likely or when used in the presence of
other people.
TYPE I
KC-0003C-A
TYPE III
KC-0004C-A
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