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Video: ¡Porque los niños no saben nadar! / Because The Kids Can’t Swim! (Radio Spot)

As always, Mom knows best. In this Spanish-language radio spot, she gently reminds Dad that life jackets are more comfortable than he thought, and also that his children can’t swim. English subtitles available.

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Video: La Nieta Sabia / The Wise Granddaughter (Radio Spot)

In this Spanish-language radio spot, a wise granddaughter tells her grandfather that the life jackets of today are lighter and more comfortable than ever, and most importantly—they save lives. (English subtitles available.)

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NSBC BoatBeat Blog: EPIRB and PLB

An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, or EPIRB, is used to alert Search and Rescue forces in the event of an emergency.

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NSBC BoatBeat Blog: VHF Radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

The VHF radio with DSC is the most common emergency marine communications device, and with good reason: It’s simple to operate, communications go both ways, and when a boater hits the panic button, the U.S. Coast Guard will automatically know who the boater is.

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Photos: Boater with Handheld VHF Marine Band Radio

Photos showing boaters holding and speaking into a handheld VHF marine band radio

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Life Jacket Extras

There are many ways beyond flotation in which your life jacket can become your best friend.

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Photos: Boater Holding an EPIRB and PLB

Photos showing a captain on a boat, holding an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) and a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) device

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