Lifejackets are recommended under all circumstances, but are required by law when using certain equipment. Please check with your local and state laws. For example, when using rental equipment that tows a person in Alabama - "No person shall operate or give permission to operate any vessel on the waters of this state towing a person or persons on water skis, surfboard, spinners, or other similar devices unless such person or persons being towed are wearing a Type I, II, III, or Type V U. S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD)." - please refer to https://www.alea.gov/dps/marine-patrol/boating-rules-and-regulations for more information. Additionally, local officials may have increased restrictions beyond the state laws. Additionally, some non-motorized rentals such as kayaks and SUP boards require all persons under eight (8) years of age, must wear a U. S. Coast Guard approved PFD at all times. Please check with your local and state laws even when operating non-motorized rentals. Lifejackets are not provided, but available for rent at a low affordable cost. We keep costs low to encourage safety at all times, though we cannot provide them for free due to general wear and tear.