Hi – I’m a parent helper (and a master rower) of a junior rowing program on Vashon Island. We are exploring the idea of requiring pfd’s by our juniors when they train.  I’m curious about what other junior programs do.  Do you require rowers to wear pfd’s?  Do you require them only on small boats, or in marginal weather?  Our group is split on what we should do – half think all juniors should wear pfd’s all the time, and half think that if there is a coaches launch nearby (and there always is) then wearing a pfd is not necessary.  What do you all do?

Yours,

Joanne Kicinski

Vashon Island Junior Crew