Updated June 17, 2025 Life jackets are essential for safety in all kinds of water-related activities, and there are several types to choose from. Many people choose a Type 2 life jacket because it's lighter, easier to manage, and suitable for a range of general…
Updated June 17, 2025 Which lifejacket is the right one? The variety of life jackets on the market reflects the diversity and changing requirements of water sports and boating activities. While any life jacket is better than none, matching the jacket type to your intended…
Updated June 17, 2025 Would you jump out of a plane without a parachute? Probably not. So, we don't recommend boating without a life jacket, either. Every year, there are deaths out on the water that could have been easily avoided with the use of…
Updated June 17, 2025 A safe day on the water is a perfect day on the water. So, if you're thinking of going out on the water without a life jacket, think again! Life jackets (also known as Personal Flotation Devices or PFDs) can literally be the difference between…
Most people now know the importance of wearing a properly fitted, USCG-approved life jacket while boating. However, year after year, hundreds of people tragically lose their lives on the water while not wearing a lifejacket. Why is that? Well, there's definitely a stigma associated with wearing lifejackets, especially among teens…
