The life jacket is a life-saving equipment, similar in design to a vest, usually made of nylon and neoprene, buoyant or inflatable material, reflective material, etc. It is designed to be worn with sufficient buoyancy to allow the head of the person in the water to emerge. According to reports of boating deaths where drowning is the main cause of death, many victims are killed every year because they were not wearing a life jacket. Wearing a lifejacket may cause some inconvenience to your trip, but those inconveniences are nothing compared to the safety of your life.

So when should I wear my life jacket? It is best to put on your life jacket as soon as you board the boat. For example, when you go on a trip to the sea, it is very likely that the travel agency will prepare a life jacket for you in advance and you should keep it on while you are on the ship and not take it off until you are safely back to shore. Also, when travelling in canoes and kayaks, everyone on the boat should wear a life jacket at all times until you are safely back to the dock or on land.

Having understood the meaning and importance of life jackets and when to wear them, we need to learn how to wear them. Firstly, we need to choose a life jacket that meets the standards. Secondly, we need to choose a life jacket that is suitable for our size and then we need to zip or fasten the life jacket. Finally, check that the life jacket is zipped or fastened or not.

Wearing a life jacket is a very simple thing, but it is a very vital for your safety. Therefore, when you are going to do water sports, remember to wear a life jacket so that you can enjoy your fun time.