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OWNER’S MANUAL
YACHTING SAFETY
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Life Jacket Requirements for Certain
Boating Activities Under State Laws
The USCG recommends, and many states require,
wearing USCG-approved life jackets:
• For water skiing and other towed/surf activities, use
a lifejacket designed for water skiing.
It is illegal
in many states to participate in towed water
sports without a USCG-approved life jacket. Be
aware that some specialized water sports vests
are NOT USCG-approved and should be worn
in addition to a USCG-approved life jacket.
• While operating personal watercraft (PWC) (use a life
jacket marked for PWC or water skiing use).
Check with your state boating safety authorities. If you
are boating in an area under the jurisdiction of the Army
Corps of Engineers, or a federal, state, or local park
authority, other rules may apply. Special local rules are
usually posted at the boat launch.
Selecting the proper life jacket application type and size
is important to your safety while boating. There are four
application types of wearable PFDs and one type that
is used only for throwing in emergency situations. Life
jackets may include inherently buoyant designs (do not
require inflation) or inflatable (manual and manual with
automatic backup). Life jacket sizes generally correspond
to chest size and weight.
Type I Life Jacket
This life jacket is designed so that the person wearing
it turns to a face-up position when conscious or
unconscious. Type I life jackets are the most buoyant
and are effective on all waters, especially when rescue is
delayed or flotation time is extended.
TYPE I
KC-0003C-A
Figure 2-27
Type II Life Jacket
This life jacket is recommended for use in calm water
near shore on most inland waters where quick rescue is
likely. A Type II life jacket is similar to a Type I life jacket,
but it is not as buoyant or effective in turning the wearer
to a face-up position.
TYPE II
KC-0006C-A
Figure 2-28
Type III Life Jacket
This life jacket is designed for personal buoyancy when
the wearer is alert and conscious. Type III life jackets
require users to turn themselves to a face-up position.
Type III life jackets are recommended in most inland water
applications where quick rescue is likely or when used in
the presence of other people.
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