Lifejackets are the most important item of safety equipment on any recreational vessel. There are rules for when you must wear a lifejacket and what type.
Lifejackets are grouped into safety levels based on their buoyancy, performance and what they're intended to be used for. Different lifejacket requirements apply to children.
Inflatable lifejackets need extra care. An inflatable lifejacket can only save your life if it's in good working order.
Our Boating Education Officers run free sessions to promote awareness of lifejacket care and servicing requirements, including step-by-step instructions on how to self-service your inflatable lifejacket.
The main aim of the International Lifejacket Wear Principles is to promote lifejacket wear and to normalise it by encouraging boating media around the world to show people wearing lifejackets in small boats.
Learn how to select the right lifejacket for your activity, when to wear it and how care and service your lifejacket. Find out what safety equipment you need when heading out on the water.
