Is it mandatory to wear a life vest/personal flotation device (PFD) on a kayak or paddle board?

South Carolina law requires all children under 12 years of age to wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD while on board a vessel less than 16 feet long. The PFD must be fastened and of the proper size for the child. Anyone over the age of 12 must have the PFD readily available if it is not being worn.

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1. What is the minimum age to operate a boat?
2. Is it mandatory to wear a life vest/personal flotation device (PFD)?
3. Is it mandatory to wear a life vest/personal flotation device (PFD) on a kayak or paddle board?
4. How far away from a dock/boat/person do I need to be for my wake not to affect them?
5. What do the No Wake buoys mean?
6. What are some of the items inspected on a Vessel Safety Check?
7. Can I dock overnight at a Bluffton public dock?
8. Can I fish on the public docks?
9. How long can I dock at a public dock?
10. Where do I register my boat?