Its nine years old
Children under 7 years of age while underway on the open deck of any vessel must always wear a PFD. A PFD is a Personal Floatation Device. The PFD must be an approved type such as type I,II, or III
Children under the age of 13 must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) while underway on the open deck of a recreational vessel that is less than 21 feet in length. This regulation aims to enhance safety on the water, as younger children are particularly vulnerable in emergencies. It's important for boaters to ensure that all children on board are properly equipped with suitable PFDs.
children under the age of seven years old
13 years old and under
12 years of age and under on a 19 foot boat or less.
Must wear a US Coast Guard approved PFD at all times.
12 years of age and under on a 19 foot boat or less.
11 and under.
Children 12 years old and younger must wear a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket whenever they are on the open deck of a vessel less than 19 feet in length and underway. This safety practice is crucial to ensure their protection in case of accidental falls overboard or emergencies. It's important for parents and guardians to ensure that the life jackets are appropriately sized and in good condition.
under 13 years of age
In Hawaii, children 12 and under must wear a properly fitting PFD while underway!
Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children under 13 years of age in North Carolina.