BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 02 - Boating Rules, Regulations and Equipment
Testing Lifejackets and PFDs
Lifejackets and PFDs should be tested for buoyancy at the start of each season and on a regular basis throughout the season. Even if they are new!
How to test a flotation device:
STEP 1
Put on and properly fit the lifejacket or PFD and wade into chest deep water.
STEP 2
Bend your knees and float onto your back.
STEP 3
Ensure the lifejacket or PFD keeps your chin above the water and permits proper breathing.
Children should also test their lifejackets or PFDs to ensure proper fit and buoyancy. Have your child follow the same procedures in a controlled environment under parental supervision.
