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A personal flotation device approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. They're required if you're out on a boat most places.
Personal Flotation Device
A Personal Flotation Device is required for everyone on board.
There are many ways to properly use a Personal Flotation Device. To use a Personal Flotation Device just pull the cord.
Any/all children need to wear flotation devices when on board a personal pleasure craft. Everyone should wear one just out of common sense.
wearing a Coast Guard approved PFD(personal flotation device)
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Children under 16 are required to have a Coast Guard approved, properly fitted Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times while underway on recreational craft.
A PFD is a personal flotation device. It is important that it fits correctly and it must be approved for your weight range.
Personal Flotation Device
USCG certified personal flotation device.
A life jacket In the US, that would be a US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD).