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The Confidence Game
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WSF Debuts New Boating Safety Campaign
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WSF debuts ‘The Moment That Matters’ Ad Series
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Boating Fatalities Fall to Lowest Level in 50 Years
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WSF Applauds DICK’S Paddling Safety Initiative
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When A Life Jacket Is Not a Life Jacket
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ACA’s Largest-Ever Training Event
July 2, 2024
Record Decline In Boating Deaths Has One Exception
June 4, 2024
Holiday Boating Tips
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Life Jacket Law For Paddlers
April 6, 2023
Choosing Life Jackets for Kids
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Kayakers Fight for Survival On Lake Superior
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Men’s Journal Covers Paddling Safety
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Boating Magazine Wins Video Awards
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Level 50 Life Jackets For Kayaking
New PFD Standard Delivers Comfort for Everyday Paddlers Recreational kayaking is one of the most popular ways to explore calm lakes, quiet rivers and protected coastal waters. Paddlers often spend hours on the water, making comfort a key factor in whether they keep their flotation on throughout the trip. The new Level 50 PFD standard […]
Level 50 Life Jackets and Kayak Fishing
New Standard Combines Comfort, Mobility and Legal Compliance Kayak fishing requires paddling (or pedaling), close-quarters boat control and casting, all before your first strike. Anglers reach for rods, twist to fight fish and constantly adjust their position while managing gear and tackle. And if it’s not hot as blazes, you probably have extra layers under […]
Level 50 Life Jackets and Dinghy Racing
A New Standard Built for Mobility Competitive dinghy sailing demands agility. Racers hike hard on the rail, scramble across cockpits during tacks and jibes, and constantly adjust their body position to keep lightweight boats balanced and moving fast. Traditional foam life jackets can sometimes restrict these movements forcing sailors to choose between comfort and safety. […]
Level 50 Life Jackets and Wake Sports
A New Class of Buoyancy Aids for Active Watersports Wakeboarding, waterskiing and other towed watersports demand athletic movement. Riders jump wakes, carve across the water and adjust their stance constantly. Because these sports require flexibility and balance, bulky flotation can sometimes interfere with performance. The new Level 50 standard for personal flotation devices aims to […]
Water Sports Foundation Video Featured on Amazon Consumer Information Page
The video “Properly Sizing Children’s Life Jackets” is part of a joint effort by the retailer and Coast Guard to counter swim vests and floaties improperly labeled as life jackets Orlando, FL April 23, 2026 – Amazon, the world’s largest retailer, in April agreed to include consumer warning information about sellers on the site inaccurately […]
Recreational Boating Statistics 2024
An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories.
Recreational Boating Statistics 2023
An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories.
Stay Safe On Your Next Paddling Adventure
Paddling is a fun and safe activity, especially if you pay attention to these common-sense rules — always wear a life jacket, don’t paddle alone, dress for water temperature and don’t mix alcohol and paddling.
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Bargain Kayak (Remember a Life Jacket!)
If you go to the box store for paper towels and end up with a kayak, make sure you also pick up a life jacket. Because nobody wants to pull a Brad.
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Learn to Get Back On Your Kayak BEFORE You Flip
Getting back on your sit-on-top kayak isn’t that hard – if you know how. That’s why it’s a great idea to take a paddling safety class BEFORE you flip.
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