National Life Jacket Wear Rate Observational Study

Potential trends and indicators relating to recreational boaters and life jacket wear are revealed in this informative study by the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. Because so many drownings could be prevented if every boater wore a life jacket, it is critical that boating safety advocates understand the circumstances and patterns in which life jackets are used in order to tailor messages and safety education programs accordingly.

2021 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2019 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2018 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2017 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2016 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2015 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2014 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report *

2013 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2012 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2011 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2010 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2009 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2008 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

2007 Life Jacket Wear Rate Report

* Revised

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