Type II is a little less buoyant and may not be designed to turn someone face up. A Type III life jacket is intended to help a conscious person stay afloat. Type I is rated for all types of waters ...

While all the fancy new electronics and accessories are fun additions to any watercraft, everyone needs one critical accessory — a life jacket. Unfortunately, many people disregard the importance of a ...

That’s roughly equivalent to the 15 pounds of float in a Type III life jacket. The Coast Guard is transitioning away from the Type ratings, but you’ll still find plenty of new life jackets ...