TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Friday, Might sixteenth is Nationwide Put on your Life Jacket to Work day. That is forward of Nationwide Secure Boating Week which begins Saturday, Might seventeenth.
There are various various kinds of life jackets and sure sorts are required for sure water actions. Ensure that to know which is the best sort for you!
A comfortable match is vital, and having one vest in your boat for each single particular person onboard is a requirement.
Vital to notice that the inflatable life jackets solely rely if you’re sporting them.
If you’re doing any water snowboarding or being pulled behind a vessel, sort III is required.
A throwable floatation system is required to be out and simply grabbable on boat 16 toes or longer.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary in Clearwater is providing free vessel security checks on the Belleair Causeway Boat ramp on Saturday, Might 17, to get you prepared and hold you secure this boating season.
