The BoatUS Foundation yesterday announced that it is accepting applications for a pilot life jacket loaner program.
According to a statement, the pilot program will introduce digital check-out technology to make borrowing life jackets easier and more accessible. Organizations including parks, marinas, campgrounds, fire departments, fuel docks and waterfront businesses can apply before March 27.
“These pilot models represent the next evolution of our long-standing life jacket loaner program,” Tiffany Gonzalez, BoatUS Foundation program manager, said in the statement. “They allow us to connect with sites and borrowers in smarter ways, helping us better understand community needs, best practices and program impact.”
Founded in 1996, the BoatUS Foundation’s life jacket loaner program was the first national effort focused on boater safety by providing properly fitted life jackets. On average, the foundation loans 140,000 PFDs each year and has more than 600 loaner sites.
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