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What is a coast guard approved life jacket?
A personal flotation device approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. They're required if you're out on a boat most places.
When is the operator of a PWC required to wear a U.S. Coast-Guard approved life jacket?
whenever underway
When is the operator of a PWC legally required to wear a U.S. Coast-Guard approved life jacket?
whenever underway
When is the operator of a Personal Watercraft legally required to wear a US Coast-Guard approved life jacket?
Whenever it is underway
What should you do first if a passenger falls overboard while your boat is at anchor?
throw a Type IV Coast Guard-approved life jacket to the passenger
If you are operating a boat what must you have for each person on board?
A life jacket In the US, that would be a US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
In Washington State when involved in waterskiing wakeboarding tubing etc. must be present in addition to the operator to avoid risk of accident or injury?
U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket
In order for a life jacket to be legal is required?
In order for a life jacket to be legal, it must be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, meet specific safety requirements, be in good condition, and be the appropriate size for the intended wearer.
Should you wear a life jacket if you can not swim?
It is strongly advised that you wear a life jacket while wakeboarding though it is not required in some areas. Many more experienced riders wear non coast guard approved vest. These vest still provide some flotation but not as much as a normal coast guard approved jacket. They are wore to allow the rider more flexibility.
When did the US Life Saving Service become part of the US Coast Guard?
The modern Coast Guard was formed in 1915 by Woodrow Wilson when he combined the Revenue Cutter Service and the United States Life Saving Service.
Are water wings coast guard approved?
No- Inflatable 'water wings' are more of a toy than a life saving device. They can easily pop or come off a child's arm. A life jacket is the best protection for your child in (or near) the water. However, there currently is a coast guard approved product similar to water wings. They are filled with styrofoam and attached to a belt that goes around the child's chest. Which solves the problem of the wings popping or falling off. A life jacket is still recommended. Make sure it is sized correctly and not faded or torn.
What equipment do you need for rafting?
Coast Guard Approved life jacket , helmet, Old sandals or tennis shoes , and most importantly first aid kit for unwanted situations. We don't when things might get ugly so you need to prepared for the worst.
