If you are going afloat on a board or a boat always wear a suitable lifejacket or bouyancy aid.
- Make sure you ask the adult you are with to check you have the right safety gear
Lifejackets & Buoyancy aids
Lifejackets and buoyancy aids are really important items when having fun in on the water. Boating or boarding is unpredictable and if you find yourself in the water, a lifejacket or bouyancy aid could save your life but only if it is the right size and type for you and you've fitted it propoerly and know how to operate it.
Lifejackets and buoyancy aids are designed to help you stay alive and afloat until help arrives, and are suitable for a wide range of activities.
For more information about lifejackets or buoyancy aids, go to Lifejacket Information
REMEMBER - Lifejackets save lives and you should always wear yours.