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Do I Need To Wear a Life Jacket When Boating In North Carolina?

The only boaters required to WEAR their life jackets in the state of North Carolina are:

•Children 13 years of age and under who are on any boat that is underway, unless they are in an enclosed cabin or below deck.
•PWC operators and passengers (inflatable life jackets are not permitted in North Carolina for PWC passengers).
•Passengers being towed by a boat or PWC (inflatable life jackets are not permitted in North Carolina towed sport participants).