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Life Jackets and the Law Under California law, every child under 13 years of age on a moving recreational vessel of any length must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket in serviceable condition and of a type and size appropriate for the conditions and the activity. The law does not apply to children under 13 years of age who are: on a sailboat and are constrained by a harness tethered to the sailboat in an enclosed cabin on a vessel engaged in an emergency rescue situation
Fit Facts If a life jacket fits properly... It will help keep your head above the water. If it's too big, the life jacket will ride up around your face. If it's too small, it will not be able to keep your body afloat. Life jackets designed for adults will not work for children! Try it on for size! Check the manufacturer's label to ensure that the life jacket is a proper fit for your size and weight. Make sure the jacket is properly fastened. Hold your arms straight up over your head. Ask a friend to grasp t
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