MOST BE U.S. COASTGUARD APPROVED
When it comes to fun on the water, Coach Dana only recommends ONE kind of flotation device…
🥁 United States Coast Guard Approved life jackets!
Yep, that’s the gold standard.
💡 Fast Fact #1: The Stamp Matters!
Flotation devices are sold everywhere — big box stores, marinas, online shops — but they’re only the real deal if they have the official USCG approval number and stamp inside the jacket.
No stamp? No thanks! 👋
💡 Fast Fact #2: Check the Condition
Once you’ve got your USCG-certified life jacket, give it a quick safety check:
- ✅ No tears
- ✅ No worn or thin spots
- ✅ All straps clip and tighten properly
- ✅ Buckles snap securely
If it looks worn out, it’s time for a new one. Safety first, always!
💡 Fast Fact #3: Size It Right
A life jacket can only be a jacket to save your life (or your child’s) if it fits correctly.
Here’s how you know you’ve nailed it:
- It fits snugly around your chest
- It doesn’t ride up to your chin
- It stays in place when you move your arms
Too big? It’ll float up.
Too small? It won’t fasten properly.
Just right? You’re water-ready! 🙌
💡 Final (and MOST Important) Fact:
ALWAYS wear a life jacket while riding in a boat.
Rafts, paddle boards, canoes, inflatables, kayaks, motor boats, and wear them in unfamiliar waters. And if you doubt your safety, wear it!
Not holding it.
Not sitting on it.
Wearing it.
Accidents happen fast — being prepared makes all the difference between a life saving float and disappearing into the water.
🏊♀️ Want the Ultimate Water Safety Hack?
The BEST way to stay safe around water is to know how to swim — and Coach Dana can help with that!
But until you’re a confident swimmer, make wearing a life jacket a habit:
When you’re packing your bag for the pool, lake, or ocean, toss your USCG-approved life jacket in with your sunglasses, towel, and sunscreen.
Because safe swimmers = confident swimmers = WAY more fun. 🌞🌊
Stay safe. Stay smart. And we’ll see you poolside soon!