Boating Safety: How to Swim While Wearing a Life Jacket

Swimming in a life jacket requires a specific technique to maintain visibility and conserve energy. Mastering this skill is essential for water safety and emergency preparedness during boating activities.

How to Swim in a Life Jacket

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Michelle Zehr

Swimming with a life jacket is ideal for those learning how to swim or individuals swimming in lakes, oceans and rivers, since swimming in these areas can be more dangerous than swimming in a pool. A life jacket can protect you from waves and rapid currents as well as keep you safe if you become fatigued.

Michelle Zehr started writing professionally in 2009. She has written on health, fitness, fashion, interior design, home decorating,sports and finance for several websites. Zehr possesses a Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Arts in professional writing from Chatham University and a graduate certificate in health promotion from California University of Pennsylvania.