november 1 through april 30 mission: to protect, conserve, and enhance the commonwealth’s aquatic...
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Cold Water Life Jacket Wear Requirement
November 1 through April 30
Mission: To protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth’s aquatic resources and provide fishing and boating opportunities
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National Boating Deaths
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National Statistics
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National Statistics
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PA – 3.7 fatalities per 100,000 registered boats
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Pennsylvania Boating Deaths10 years
746 accidents; 125 total fatalitiesPFDs not worn in 80% of fatalitiesNov 1-Apr 30 incidents
8% of total accidents 29% of total fatalities 82% in unpowered boats & motorboats <16 ft. High-risk segment
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Pennsylvania Statistics
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Cold water shockWater temp < 70o F
Involuntary gasp (aspiration of water)HyperventilationBreathlessnessReduced ability to control breathing & swimmingProbable factor in 5 of 7 fatalities in 2010
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Life Jacket AdvantagesBuoyancyHead above waterInsulationExtends rescue time
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Connecticut Oct 1-May 31All unpowered boats
Maine Jan 1-Jun 1All canoes/kayaksSaco River only
Maryland Nov 15-May 15Upper Potomac River only
Massachusetts Sept 15-May 15All canoes/kayaks
New York Nov 1-May 1All boats < 21 ft.
West Virginia Nov 15-May 15Shenandoah River only
Pennsylvania Nov 1-Apr 30Motorboats < 16 ftAll canoes/kayaks
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Title 58, Pennsylvania Code, Section 97.1* * *
(i) Beginning November 1 until midnight April 30 of the following year, a person shall wear a Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III or V PFD while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak.
Effective November 1, 2012
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Life Jacket Options for Hunters*
*Consider pros, cons and specific restrictions before use.
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*Consider pros, cons and specific restrictions before use.
Life Jacket Options for Hunters*
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