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Written by seagrant.umaine.edu
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 In recent years, sea kayaking has been growing in popularity throughout
North America and especially in Maine. Sea kayakers are regularly
observed along our coastal shores; and sea kayak guides and outfitters
are becoming a significant part of the working waterfront, with
commercial operations spanning from Kittery to Calais. With such
popularity, the potential for kayak collisions with larger vessels
increases dramatically.
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A personal floatation device (PFD) or life jacket eventually wears out and needs to be replaced. You know the signs - broken zippers, frayed webbing. But there’s a less obvious way that your PFD can be damaged and become less reliable. The cover fabric can become weak from extensive exposure to sunlight. How can you tell if your PFD has a bad case of sunburn?
