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When boating, who should wear a life jacket according to the Red Cross?

Everyone, no matter how well they swim.

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  1. Everyone, no matter how well they swim ✔
  2. Only people who cannot swim
  3. Only the boat driver

Why: Falling overboard is sudden, and cold or rough water can tire anyone. The Red Cross says to always wear a life jacket while boating, regardless of swimming skill.

Huh, didn't know that: The Coast Guard notes that most boating related drownings happen on nice days.

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Answer: Everyone, no matter how well they swim. Falling overboard is sudden, and cold or rough water can tire anyone. The Red Cross says to always wear a life jacket while boating, regardless of swimming skill.

  1. American Red Cross: Water Safety 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 2026-10-12.
  2. US Coast Guard Boating Safety: Life Jacket Wear uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/life-jacket-wear-wearing-your-life-jacket.php
    But most boating related drownings happen on nice days.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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