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Under Safety Afloat's basic life jacket rule, who wears one while boating?

All persons, unless a listed exception applies.

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  1. Only nonswimmers
  2. All persons while boating ✔
  3. Only the person steering

Why: The basic Safety Afloat rule says all persons wear a properly fitted, Coast Guard approved life jacket for the activity. The guide lists limited exceptions, including certain situations on vessels over 20 feet.

Huh, didn't know that: Some life jackets are not approved for waterskiing, tubing or whitewater paddling, so check the label.

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Answer: All persons while boating. The basic Safety Afloat rule says all persons wear a properly fitted, Coast Guard approved life jacket for the activity. The guide lists limited exceptions, including certain situations on vessels over 20 feet.

  1. Aquatics Supervision, Scouting America filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/Aquatics/pdf/Aquatics_34346.pdf
    Properly fitted life jackets with U.S. Coast Guard approval for the activity must be worn by all persons while boating.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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