It should fit properly with all zippers, straps, ties, and snaps correctly secured. Ease into the water or walk into water up to your neck. Lift your legs and tilt your head back, in a relaxed, floating position. Your mouth should be out of the water, and you should be floating without any physical effort. You should be comfortable and able to float with very little effort.
Regulations require one approved, wearable personal flotation device for each person on board.
Boaters are also reminded about the department's new Boat Smart from the Start Program that loans PFDs for infant and toddlers. Under this program, lifejackets can be loaned this summer from 10 locations throughout the state. Only a limited number will be available. Lifejackets may be checked-out and returned only during normal office hours. In addition, the lifejackets must be returned to the office from which they were checked-out.