Life jacket, which is also called a personal flotation devices or PFD, is the most important safety item you need on a boat. Your boat can’t be legally operated without a life jacket available for every passenger onboard. So you should supply your boat with several life jackets and make sure you and your passengers are wearing life jackets before you take a boat in open water.
Life jackets will keep a person afloat if they fall out of the boat. There are various types of life jackets that available in the market. Some types offer greater protection, and some offer greater freedom to move about or designed for special uses.
Modern life jackets are made of light and comfortable material. You can find a wide selection of life jackets at any boat supply stores in your town. You should choose a life jacket that fits snugly and comfortably. Good colors for life jackets are bright yellow or orange.