Life Jackets Articles & Videos

• How to Clean a Ski Vest

  A ski vest is one of the most expensive individual items of ski clothing. Ski vests are typically worn in warmer conditions that allow for the free movement of the arms and shoulders. They can also be worn under a coat to provide additional… read more

• Life Jacket Age Rules

  Boating, fishing, swimming and other water sports are fun for the entire family. When planning your next outing on the water, be sure to review and obey the life jacket age rules for your state. read more

• History of Lifejackets

  Life jackets, or PFDs - Personal Flotation Devices - are standard issue for boaters today. Now made from technical materials, our contemporary life jackets are the result of nearly 3,000 years of design and material development. read more

• Washington State Law on Kids & Life Jackets on the Water

  Washington state law requires that all kids 12 years old and under wear a life jacket while on board a boat that is under 19 feet in length. read more

• How to Avoid Chafing While Kayaking

  Kayaking is an enjoyable water sport. You can kayak on lakes, rivers, rapids and even on the ocean. Expect to get wet, especially if you are paddling on white-water rapids or sea kayaking. Moisture and friction can lead to chafing if you ar… read more

• Life Vest Instructions

  Life vests are no longer the ultra-bulky, uncomfortable, ugly orange, smelly devices they used to be. Well, some might still stink if they are not maintained properly, but they are now available in a wide range of styles, sizes and types fo… read more

• How Do Life Jackets Keep You Afloat?

  Life jackets are essential for many types of water and boating activities. But if you do not understand the principles of buoyancy and displacement, then it can be unclear how such a small object can be used to support the weight of a perso… read more

• Different Kinds of Life Jackets

  Life jackets are required for every passenger of a watercraft or vessel in the United States. They also are recommended to always be worn by children when swimming, regardless of conditions. The U.S. Coast Guard rates life jackets on a sc… read more

• Life Vest Requirements in Alabama

  Following safe boating practices is a strict policy across all U.S. states, and Alabama is no exception. While there are many reasons why people prefer not to wear life jackets, the bottom line is that they are true rescue aids, and as such… read more

• What Makes Life Jackets Float?

  Life jackets are a fundamental article of personal safety equipment for sailors, boaters, fishermen, and rafters, as well as virtually anyone who must travel by or over water. They float because the materials they use are based on the time-… read more

• How Life Jackets Help You Float

  Life jackets enable you float without the expenditure of energy. When properly worn, life jackets can prevent drowning in even an unconscious person. In 2005, of the 491 drowning deaths reported by the United States Coast Guard, 426 were no… read more

• The Definition of Inflatable Life Jackets

  Inflatable life jackets are the best choice of emergency flotation device for anywhere tin which space is limited, such as on an airplane. While they work on the same principles as other life jackets, they come with their own set of pros an… read more

• How to Clean Life Jackets

  Whether by kayak, canoe or whitewater raft, when it comes to aquatic sports, you often trust your life to your life jacket. Keep a life jacket in working condition involves a bit of regular maintenance to ensure continued cleanliness and us… read more

• How Does a Life Jacket Work?

  From whitewater rafters to fishermen, one of the fundamental pieces of safety equipment for most water sports is the life jacket. They are invaluable flotation aids for those who are unable to keep afloat on their own. Like boats, they are… read more

• Washington Life Jacket Laws

  Washington State has plenty of opportunities for boating and water activities both commercial and personal. Getting out on the water means fun but also means safety precautions need to be taken. This is important and there are state laws th… read more

• Swimming Information for Kids

  No matter how old your children are when you expose them to the water, there are a few things you should know about how kids and water mix. Remember that--to borrow a phrase from a statewide Alaska life jacket campaign--"Kids Don't Float." read more

• Tips for Avoiding Undercurrent

  An undercurrent is a dangerous condition that affects ocean swimmers and surfers. It is distinctly different than the currents that are visible from the surface, making them hard to anticipate. This kind of undercurrent frequently is referr… read more

• About Life Jackets

  Life jackets are a common piece of safety equipment for anyone who goes out on the water, such as sailors, fishermen, rafters, and kayakers. Though they come in a variety of formats, they all work on the same principle of being buoyant enou… read more

• How to Clean Mildew from a Life Jacket

  Life jackets sometimes become mildew because of their frequent exposure to moisture. This can especially happen if you store one while it is still wet. The best way to avoid this, of course, is to make sure it is thoroughly dried before put… read more

• How to Don a Life Jacket

  Properly putting on and fitting your life jacket can mean the difference not only between comfort and discomfort but also between safety and hazard in the case of an actual emergency. When trying on different life jacket designs, the most i… read more

• Life Vest Regulations for Colorado

  The rivers and lakes created by the Colorado Rockies provide a huge variety of engaging water sports. Whether you choose to kayak, raft, canoe or motorboat, it's important to consider safety first and carry proper flotation devices. Colorad… read more

• Why Do Life Jackets Float?

  Life jackets are a standard piece of safety gear for all boating activities, but how they work is sometimes poorly understood. Life jackets float because of the science of buoyancy and are designed to put that science to its best effect. read more

• The Best Life Jackets for Kids

  A life jacket--also known as a personal flotation device (PFD)--is the premier means of keeping a child safe during boating, canoeing or any other kind of activity that takes place near, in or on the water. According to statistics from the… read more

• How to Wear a Life Vest

  Water accidents are never expected, and they happen fast. Wearing a life vest or jacket, also known as a personal flotation device or PFD, may save your life. There's really no excuse not to wear one: If you're worried about stifling in the… read more

• Safety Rules for Swimming

  A popular urban legend claims that eating before swimming will result in cramps and likely drowning. Of course it's not true. Eating before swimming will not cause cramps, even if performed 20 seconds before swimming, but the fear stems fro… read more

• Tennessee Life Jacket Laws

  Driving a boat in Tennessee assumes a certain level of qualification. You are expected to know the law. While a Boating Safety Education Certificate (or national equivalent) is required of everyone born after January 1, 1989, this does not… read more

• Best Life Jackets for Kayaking

  Choosing the best life jackets for kayaking is crucial, whether you go whitewater kayaking or sea kayaking. These relatively inexpensive devices can make the difference between an enjoyable trip and one in which even a minor mishap leads to… read more