Today, May 16 is National Lifejacket Day! Pictured above, the members of the National First Aid, Swimming and Water Safety team model their lifejackets in Kelowna for National Lifejacket Day.
Did you know that 88 per cent of Canadians who drown are not wearing a lifejacket, or not wearing one properly? We know that lifejackets save lives, but do you use them the right way, all the time? Do you take your lifejacket off when the boat stops, when you’ve moving slowly, or if its nice out? Lifejackets come in many shapes and sizes, and they don’t have to interfere with your comfort, or your tan lines. Properly worn lifejackets save countless lives every year in Canada. As the long weekend approaches, remember to wear your lifejacket while participating in any activities on the water at your cottage or campground.
To learn more about lifejacket wear and boating safety visit the Canadian Red Cross website and don’t forget- as a part of National Lifejacket Day, you can enter to win a family pack of four lifejackets. Visit our contest page to find out how!