SUNAPEE — The Sunapee Police Department has instituted a Life Jacket Loaner Program to benefit all boaters planning to spend time on Lake Sunapee.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires that a USCG approved personal flotation device (PFD) be worn by all boaters and their passengers. While most boaters are aware of this and make sure they have an adequate number of approved PFDs on board their boat, there may be occasions when an extra PFD or two are needed.
The SPD has placed a plastic container near the boat launch in Sunapee Harbor which contains USCG approved PFDs in various sizes that are on loan to anyone who may need one or more to ensure that each person in their party has their own PFD. As these life jackets are on loan, it is expected that they will be returned to the box in the harbor after being used, according to the police department.
The SPD said in a press release that they hope people will take advantage of the Life Jacket Loaner Program.
“The Sunapee Police Department recognizes that we have a beautiful lake here in our town and would like all boaters to enjoy a fun and safe time on the lake,” they added.
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