LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — To help keep you and your family safe and sound all summer long, we're taking a closer look at life jackets. You hopefully know that Arkansas law requires all boats to have enough ...

Families nationwide are gearing up for water-based adventures such as boating, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more as warmer weather rolls in. But before your kids dive into summer fun, one ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wearing a life jacket does not have to be a chore, though. Most people hate them because they're ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Summer weather is here, which means Lake Michigan beaches will soon be swarming with swimmers. But before hitting the water, remember arguably the most important piece of ...

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Life jackets are designed to save lives, but they are useless if you’re not wearing one while out on the water. In Cherokee County, two men have been pulled from Lake Allatoona in a ...

The most fundamental paddling safety rule is a single, essential piece of gear: Aways wear a personal flotation device (PFD), known as a life jacket. This article was produced under a grant from the ...

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is bringing back its Life Jacket Safety Program for a second year. Free life jackets are now available to borrow at several lakes in the county. It’s part of an ...

As summer weather heats up, fun-seekers across California are heading to lakes, rivers and the ocean to cool off. The increase in temperatures has coincided with a recent rash of water-related deaths ...

That’s the message from Brianna Day, as a new life jacket loaner station on Lake Allatoona is dedicated to the memory of her late husband. Chris Day was a passionate advocate for recreational boating ...

Introducing your child to water sports can be equal parts rewarding and terrifying. On the one hand, it can boost their confidence and the number of summer activities you can do together. At the same ...