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Boating: How to Boat: Safety

Personal Flotation Devices
The Coast Guard sets minimum safety standards for recreational boats and associated safety equipment. To meet these standards some of the equipment must be Coast Guard approved. "Coast Guard Approved Equipment" meets Coast Guard specifications and regulations relating to performance, construction or materials.
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