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You're going for a boat ride and you swim really well. Do you need a life jacket?

Yes. Everyone wears a life jacket on a boat, even strong swimmers.

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  1. No, good swimmers skip it
  2. Only if it's raining
  3. Yes, always on a boat ✔

Why: A boat can tip over by surprise, even on a calm day. A Coast Guard-approved life jacket keeps you floating.

Huh, didn't know that: Life jackets come in sizes; the right one fits snug and doesn't ride up over your chin.

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References

Answer: Yes, always on a boat. A boat can tip over by surprise, even on a calm day. A Coast Guard-approved life jacket keeps you floating.

  1. Water Safety (American Red Cross) www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety.html
    Always wear a life jacket while boating, regardless of swimming skill.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Water Safety (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/swim.html
    If you're going out on a boat, always wear a life jacket.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. Life Jacket Wear (U.S. Coast Guard) www.uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/life-jacket-wear-wearing-your-life-jacket.php
    a foam filled lifejacket or buoyancy aid will fit snugly
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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