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Fishing boat on a wooden dock with fishing equipment
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Person getting aboard a boat with PFD
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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Child on the dock wearing Lil Legends PFD with head pillow and crotch strap for maximum safety on the water
5 minutes

Kids' Life Jacket FAQs: 7 Safety Tips for Choosing the Right PFD

Get answers to the most common kids’ life jacket questions—plus our expert tips on fit, features, and safety to help you choose the right children’s PFD. 

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One Island One Ocean sailing vessel that functions as a mobile research station with instruments mounted on the mast and hull.
5 minutes

One Island, One Ocean: Science Without Borders

Sailing 27,000 nautical miles across North and South America, the One Island, One Ocean expedition is turning miles at sea into meaningful climate data. By repeating a 2009–2010 research voyage,...

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Split graphic showing the transition from the tactical MRV170 rescue vest to the recreational Khimera hybrid PFD with a color pop.
3 minutes

Built for Rescue, Adapted for Recreation: The Evolution of the Hybrid PFD

Discover how Mustang Survival adapted the elite MRV170 Rescue Swimmer Vest into the Khimera Dual Flotation PFD. Engineered with a unique hybrid flotation system, the Khimera brings professional-grade safety, mobility,...

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Sailor on deck and pulling up the anchor as she moves freely wearing the versatile Khimera Dual Flotation life jacket
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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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Sailing the North Atlantic in a storm that is about to take down the One Ocean crew, that was thankfully prepared
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Swept Over the Side

In October 2025, the crew of One Ocean encountered a violent knockdown while running south through the Gulf Stream in storm-force winds. Crew were swept overboard as the North Atlantic...

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