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   Can wearing a lifejacket Save Your Life?

   • Research has proven that wearing a lifejacket can increase your chances of survival by up to four times if you’re immersed in cold water.* Whatever your activity, wearing a well-fitted, well-maintained and suitable lifejacket or buoyancy aid could save your life. Source* Professor Mike Tipton 2012. Best option – don’t fall in!

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   Should you wear a life jacket when swimming?

   • According to the WHO, an estimated 372,000 people die from drowning each year. Yet, research* has proven that wearing a life jacket can increase your chances of survival by up to four times if you’re immersed in cold water. Even if you’re an excellent swimmer, you should wear a life jacket or buoyancy aid when you’re out on the water.

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   Why should you wear a lifejacket on a boat?

   • As boaters we know that lifejackets are essential for your safety on the water. Research shows that lifejackets drastically improve survival rates by up to four times when immersed in cold water. They also help keep you safe and afloat in situations where you may need rescuing.

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   When should a person wear a life jacket?

   • Also, everyone should wear a life jacket when the water is deep, whatever the visibility. Moreover, a person should always wear a life jacket during outdoor activities such as canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or swimming on open stretches of water. Check your local regulations and know the weather conditions before heading out onto the water.

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   Should a child wear a lifejacket?

   • Lifejackets are recommended for children, toddlers, and babies to support the head and keep the wearer facing upwards in the water. Anyone wearing a buoyancy aid should be a confident swimmer. Guidelines suggest getting a lifejacket that fits your child now rather than to grow into.

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   Do you need a lifejacket if you're big?

   • Because of their buoyancy, all adults, regardless of their size, have a net weight of about 5kg when immersed in water. You do not need a lifejacket or buoyancy aid with more buoyancy just because you’re big. Buoyancy aids and level 100 lifejackets, however, come in a range of sizes from baby to adult XXXL. Make sure you get one that fits properly.

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2. www.beyondthetent.com › 10-reasons-why-you-should10 Reasons Why You Should Wear a Life Jacket - Beyond The Tent

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   Jul 15, 2013 · Life jackets are designed to keep you from drowning in the water, which seems like a great reason to wear one at all times on the water. Yet, millions of people out on boats will choose to go without.

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   Why should you wear a lifejacket? Every year, around 200 people drown in the coastal waters around the UK and Ireland. These tragedies happen to people taking part in a wide range of water-based and waterside activities.

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5. www.bbc.com › safety › resourcesWearing Your Life Jacket - BBC

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   Aug 9, 2024 · Life jackets do save lives and should be worn where there is a risk of entering the water unintentionally. Updated: 9 August 2024. Where it is deemed necessary to wear a life jacket, it is...

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   Why wear a lifejacket? If you’re going afloat for pleasure, working around water or fishing, wear your lifejacket or buoyancy aid. It’s useless otherwise. Accidents can happen at any time...

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   Feb 19, 2023 · Wearing a life jacket is one of the most important safety measures for any water-related activity. Here are 10 reasons why you should always wear one: 1) Improve Your Chances Of Survival In An Emergency Situation: Life jackets can help improve your chances of survival by keeping your head above water and providing much-needed buoyancy.

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   The RYA strongly recommends not wearing a 275 lifejacket, as this is very bulky when inflated and will obstruct you if getting into a life raft. Learn about the different levels of buoyancy for staying safe on the water.

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   May 2, 2023 · Even if you’re an excellent swimmer, you should wear a life jacket or buoyancy aid when you’re out on the water. Nature’s water, from oceans to rivers and lakes, can be unpredictable and overwhelming. Plus, just like wearing a seat belt, a life jacket is often a legal requirement.