
From now (actually, since yesterday, November 1st) through May 1st, people of all ages aboard all pleasure craft as large as 21 feet – including kayaks, row boats, sailboats and motorboats – must wear life jackets while on a boat in NY. Don’t forget the existing NY law requiring kids to wear a PFD on boats up to 65 feet.
The new law recognizes that small boats, cold water and absence of life jackets are a lethal combination.
The fine if you’re caught can be up to $100.
For more on boating safety, visit FirstBoat's basics of boating safety.
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