Which inflatable life jacket is best? The most important piece of safety equipment you need for a day of aquatic fun is a life vest. Even though most understand the importance of a flotation device ...

Life jackets — also known as PFDs (personal flotation devices) — are a simple yet important addition to your paddle boarding kit, and may be legally required depending on where you paddle. Stand up ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wearing a life jacket does not have to be a chore, though. Most people hate them because they're ...

"Wear It" is the message for this year's Safe Boating Week, a national campaign to educate boaters, starting Saturday and running through May 22. The "It" refers to life jackets, and, heeding those ...

Even if you’re a strong swimmer, when you’re engaged in any activity on the water, you need to be wearing a life jacket. Unfortunately, many people don’t wear their foam-filled life jacket. Studies ...