(CBS4) - Even with a gorgeous Colorado weekend in the high country, a dark cloud looms over Lake Dillon as Summit County Sheriff Ranger Erin Sirek patrols the waters. "We've had a number of drownings ...

No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for ...

With summer rolling in — and temperatures rising — Californians are seeking relief from the heat by spending time in rivers, lakes and ocean waves. Unfortunately, communities across the state have ...

Tough, functional gear delivers all-day comfort and incorporates a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket with 15.5 lbs. of buoyancy The Hi-Vis Deluxe Flotation Jacket with ArcticShield Hood and the ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Over the past few years, life jacket labels have changed. To stay safe, it’s essential to check if you have the correct one for the activity you’re participating in, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ploota is a compact flotation device with automatic sensors that can detect potentially life-threatening situations while in the ...

If you’ve ever had the displeasure of strapping yourself into the foam-filled, flak jacket look-a-likes we call life jackets, you know of the desperate need for innovation in the water sports market.