WEARING A LIFE VEST IS THE SIMPLEST LIFE-SAVING STRATEGY FOR BOATING PASSENGERS
79%
of boating deaths are due to drowning
86%
of victims were NOT wearing a life jacket
67%
of drowning victims were thought to be good swimmers
70%
of boating deaths occurred on vessels where the operator has no boating safety instruction
DID YOU KNOW?
Most boating accidents occur suddenly and without warning.
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It is challenging, if not impossible, to put on a life jacket properly once
you are in the water.
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Everyone on board boats under 6 meters (20 feet) should wear a life vest.
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VVMRA recommends that non-swimmers and children wear life jackets at all times while on board a boat.
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If life vests are not worn, they should be stored to be immediately available in case of an emergency.
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Life jackets only work when properly fitted. Download a copy of the Life Vest Infographic below and scroll down the page for more information.
