Like my kayak buying guide, if you have any knowledge at all, this will be too simple for you. I will set out the mistakes I made when purchasing my first life jacket, so any completely clueless shoppers can...
How To Buy The Right Life Vest When preparing to head out on the water for a fun-filled day of waterskiing, boating, fishing or other watersport, you must make sure you have a reliable, appropriate personal...
Lotus Designs, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of their Mildwater PFD, the Fishing PFD or the Patagonia Fishing Vest saying it may pose a potential casualty hazard. The three affected products are:...
This Guide Is Brought To You By Dj's Boardshop Breakdown on Wake Vests and What Not Say goodbye to the crusty orange PFD's (personal flotation devises) that Grandpa made you wear when you went fishing. Say...
Lotus Designs, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of their Mildwater PFD, the Fishing PFD or the Patagonia Fishing Vest saying it may pose a potential casualty hazard. The three affected products are:...
Federal law requires recreational boaters to carry one US coast guard approved life jacket (also known as a Personal Floatation Device P.D.F.) for each person on the boat. These jackets must be in good...
Kayak Trip Planning Kayak camping is great. You don’t have to carry your gear, as in backpacking. You can bring along a few luxuries, such as a foldable chair. Still, there are definite limitations. One...
Boaters Pre-Departure Checklist Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) * Have at least one Coast Guard-approved device per passenger and a minimum of two on board. * An additional throw-able device is required if...
Don't be satisfied with federal minimum safety standards. Anglers in the Gulf remember this tragic event: Three friends, two of them NFL players, were lost after their boat capsized during a fishing trip in...
