Hawaii PFD Requirements

• The state of Hawaii requires one wearable Type I, II, III, or V PFD for each person aboard all recreational vessels.
• Ensure PFDs are readily accessible.
• At least one Type IV (throwable device) PFD must be kept onboard any vessel 16 feet or longer except canoes and kayaks.
• All passengers onboard a PWC must be wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved Typr I, II, III or V PFD at all times.
• Inflatable PFDs are not approved for children or for use during high impact sports such as waterskiing or operating a PWC.

Children: All boaters or passengers 12 years of age and younger must be wearing their PFD while onboard regardless if the vessel is underway or not.