NEW JERSEY — New Jersey State Police are reminding recreational boaters that state regulations require everyone aboard certain vessels to wear a life jacket during the colder months to reduce the risk of drowning.
Under state regulations, from Nov. 1 through May 1, everyone aboard a recreational vessel less than 26 feet long must wear a securely fastened, properly sized, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while the vessel is underway and they are outside a cabin.
The requirement applies to a variety of recreational watercraft, including kayaks, canoes, rowboats and stand-up paddleboards…