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Choosing and Using a Life Jacket While Boating

By Ericka Watson, About.com

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New Life Jacket Designs Are Comfortable to Wear All Day Long

Even though the U.S. Coast Guard only requires boaters to have life jackets stowed in an accessible place for each person aboard your boat, there are many reasons to wear a life jacket at all times while boating.

If you cringe at the idea of wearing a bulky, orange life jacket, be encouraged because modern life jackets are comfortable and lightweight enough to be worn all day. Here is an overview of each type of personal floatation device available on the market today to help you find a life jacket for almost any boating activity, including hunting and water sports, and for any passenger be it child or pet.

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