Must be in good, serviceable condition
You don't have to - it's not a legal requirement. However - from a safety aspect - it's certainly recommended !
Life Jacket
Should be approved by the Boating Safety Institute
In Missouri, there is no specific age requirement for wearing a life jacket; however, children under the age of 7 are required by law to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while on boats that are less than 26 feet in length. It is strongly recommended for all individuals, regardless of age, to wear a life jacket while boating to ensure safety. Always check for the latest regulations and guidelines, as they can change.
No, You have to be a member to get the life jacket.
Carbon dioxide is used in a life jacket..
Another name for a life jacket would be a PFD.
Children under the age of 13 must wear a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket while underway in an open vessel on federally controlled waters. This requirement aims to enhance safety and reduce the risk of drowning. The life jacket must be properly fitted and in good condition. Additionally, the vessel must have enough life jackets on board for all passengers.
A damaged life jacket should be replaced.
When worn properly a life jacket can keep you from sinking even if you are unconscious.
You must be a member in order to buy the life jacket.
Approximately 90% of drowning victims are not wearing a life jacket. Wearing a life jacket is important for water safety, especially for boating and activities in open water.