where they are readily available
Depends what boat your talking about.
I think it would be smart to have life jackets on your boat. Although, you may not want them, someone you have on the boat may want them.
Dog life jackets are useful to have if one is taking their pet onto a boat. Life jackets for dogs are available from pet suppliers such as Petco, Petsmart, WaterDoggy, and Amazon.
no. actually, yes. the shortage was of lifeboats.
some of the requirements regarding life jackets on boats are: They must be US coast guard approved that is there must be type I, II, III or IV for each person on the boat. Boats over 16ft must have a throwable device. The jackets should be tested before departure, adult life jackets will not fit children.
n Washington state, children 12 and under must wear life jackets on a boat under 19 feet.
Depends what kind of rowing. Slideing seat, nobody wears jackets except the cox Fixed seat I think everyone does
In a place where they are accessible.
Yes, which is why you put them on in the boat before you leave the dock. Always wear your life jacket when boating.
everyone onboard
A good boat would be something that is big enough for a family and has a good motor. Extra storage is a plus to put life jackets and supplies in case of emergencies.
Passengers should be seated in a small aluminum boat with weight evenly distributed to maintain balance and stability. Ideally, heavier individuals should sit in the middle or towards the center of the boat, while lighter passengers can sit towards the bow or stern, depending on the boat's design. It's important to avoid overcrowding one side or end of the boat to prevent capsizing. Additionally, all passengers should wear life jackets for safety.