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Let’s Talk Life Jackets!

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What do people think we mean about wearing life jackets?

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Does it mean…?

“Boat smart from the start – keep some life jackets onboard!”

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Does it mean…?

“Boat smart from the start – make sure your life jackets are in good condition and ‘readily accessible’!”

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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!”

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Does it mean…?

“Boat smart from the start – make sure you put your life jacket on before the boat actually sinks!”

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We assumewe’ll have control.

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But that’s not howmost boat accidents

happen!

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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

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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

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It’s not the life jacket that saves lives….

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…it’s wearing them that saves lives!

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Keeping your life jacket “handy”…

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…is like saying you plan to buckle your seat belt before

the car crashes!

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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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Remember, the best life jacket of

all is the life jacket you will wear!

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Whichever one you choose, make sure you also choose to

wear it!

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Boat smart from the start – wear your life jacket!