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Fishing boat on a wooden dock with fishing equipment
7 Posts
A woman in black rain gear holds a PFD while stepping from a wooden dock onto an inflatable boat in misty weather.
5 minutes

Boating in the U.S.: What Safety Equipment You're Legally Required to Carry

Learn what safety gear is legally required on your boat in U.S. waters. A clear guide to PFDs, flares, fire extinguishers, and more per USCG rules. 

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A Redd Fish Restoration crew member lifts a heavy metal anchor and chain while wearing a red Khimera flotation vest.
6 minutes

Khimera PFD: The Dual Flotation Advantage

Struggling to choose between a bulky foam vest and a slim inflatable? The Khimera PFD bridges the gap with dual flotation technology—combining always-on buoyancy with a low-profile fit. Designed for paddling, fishing,...

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A young girl wearing a blue life jacket smiles while water skiing on a wide, sunny lake, kicking up white spray.
3 minutes

Choosing the Right Life Jacket for PWCs and Towable Watersports in the U.S.

Learn how to choose the right USCG-approved life jacket for Jet Ski, Sea-Doo, tubing, wakeboarding, or waterskiing. Get fit tips and ensure towable sport compliance.

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Anglers aboard a Langara Island Lodge boat pull a large salmon from the ocean waves along a forested coastline.
10 minutes

A Fascination with Waves Can Create a Poetic Justice to Our Own Being

A fascination with waves can create a poetic justice to our own being. We think of storms as bad, but imagine an earth having never seen a wave formed from...

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A father and his two young children, all wearing life jackets, paddle a blue canoe across a calm lake on a sunny day.
5 minutes

How to Pack for Canoe Camping...with Kids!

Pack smart for a successful canoe camping trip with kids. Get essential gear tips for a safe, fun, multi-day family paddling adventure.

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A cheerful infant wearing a yellow and blue Lil' Legends PFD smiles while sitting inside a small boat.
4 minutes

Kids Don’t Float: PFD Loaner Stations Are Keeping Families Safe

Through the Kids Don’t Float program, the CCGA and Mustang Survival are making kid-specific PFDs accessible, safe, and essential for family water adventures.

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