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Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Let’s Talk Life Jackets!
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
What do people think we mean about wearing life jackets?
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Does it mean…?
“Boat smart from the start – keep some life jackets onboard!”
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Does it mean…?
“Boat smart from the start – make sure your life jackets are in good condition and ‘readily accessible’!”
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Does it mean…?
“Boat smart from the start – make sure all kids below the age of 12, 6 (you plug in the number) wear their life jackets!”
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Does it mean…?
“Boat smart from the start – make sure you put your life jacket on before the boat actually sinks!”
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
We assumewe’ll have control.
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
But that’s not howmost boat accidents
happen!
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Typical Boating Fatalities Lakes, streams, other inland waters White males, 18-34, with experience
on the water Boats under 16’ in calm seas and
good weather
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Typical Boating Fatalities
> 70% are from drowning 80% of drowning victims did not wear
PFDs Involve sudden, unexpected entry into
the water due to capsizing or falls
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Typical Boating Fatalities
UNEXPECTED entry into the water means no time to grab a life jacket!
Accidents lead to shock, disorientation Trying to put jacket on in the water is
difficult, exhausting boater further
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
It’s not the life jacket that saves lives….
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
…it’s wearing them that saves lives!
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Keeping your life jacket “handy”…
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
…is like saying you plan to buckle your seat belt before
the car crashes!
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
How do we get past the resistance?
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Visualize the old….
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Look familiar?
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Now visualize the new with...
AVirtual PFD
Fashion Show!
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Today’s PFDs: General Purpose
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Today’s PFDs: General Purpose
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Today’s PFDs: For Paddlers
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Today’s PFDs: For Paddlers
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Today’s PFDs: For Anglers
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Today’s PFDs: For Anglers
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Today’s PFDs: For Anglersand Hunters
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Today’s PFDs: For Hunters
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Today’s PFDs: For Hunters
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Today’s PFDs: For Sailors
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Today’s PFDs: For Sailors
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Today’s PFDs: ForPower Boaters
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Today’s PFDs: ForPower Boaters
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Today’s PFDs: Float Coats
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Today’s PFDs: For Women
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Today’s PFDs: For Women
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Today’s PFDs: For Big Guys& Gals
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Today’s PFDs: the Future is now
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Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Remember, the best life jacket of
all is the life jacket you will wear!
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Whichever one you choose, make sure you also choose to
wear it!
Courtesy US Coast Guard Operation Boat Smart – Approved by DC-E USCG Auxiliary - 2003
Boat smart from the start – wear your life jacket!