COMMANDER CORNER TIP
Contribution from Commander Douglas Lazo
Choosing the correct life jacket
Make sure the life jacket fits well and is well maintained.
United States Coast Guard approved
Type 1 off shore life jacket
Type 2 near-shore buoyant vest
Type 3 flotation aid (min. Buoyancy: 15.5 pounds)
Type 4 throwable device
Type 5 special use device
1. check the type of boating you will do
2. check the type of activities you will do
3. check the clothing you will most likely wear
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EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Brandy Swisher, KRCD
Commander Douglas Lazo (retired past member)
Mary Jo Quintero, RN, Valley Children’s Healthcare
Mark Simonian, MD, FAAP, retired
Jake Jensen, KRCD
Last Updated 7/26/2024