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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Swim Safe! ... Su chaleco salvavidas

Your life jacket can't save you if you don't have it on!

¡Su chaleco salvavidas no puede salvarle si no le lleva puesto!

 
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Swim Safe!
Bring your life jacket (PFD) when boating.
It’s the law!
Wear your life jacket throughout your river trip. It’s good sense!
River currents are strong. The river bottom is full of drop-offs and debris. 
Never try to swim across the river!
Never drink-then-swim!


The recreation area staffs beaches with lifeguards in summer at Smithfield Beach and Milford Beach in Pennsylvania and Turtle Beach in New Jersey. For your safety, swim only within the roped-off areas at these beaches.

 
sketch of person in PFD in canoe

Su chaleco salvavidas
Lleve su chaleco salvavidas (PFD) cuando viaje en bote. !Es la ley!
Lleve puesto su chaleco durante todo el viaje en el río. !Es de sentido común!

Las corrientes del río son fuertes. El fondo del río está lleno de bajadas escarpadas y escombros.
¡Nunca trate de cruzar el río a nadar! 
¡Nunca nade depués de beber!

Las playas protegidas por los salvavidas están en Smithfield Beach y en Milford Beach en Pennsylvania y en Turtle Beach en New Jersey. Para su seguridad, nada sólo dentro de las áreas enceradas por una soga.

 

Lifejackets / Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's)

Each occupant on a boat must have a lifejacket (pfd) which fits, is in good shape, and is accessible in an emergency. Children who are 12 years of age and under MUST WEAR A LIFEJACKET on board a vessel.

Lifejackets / Cold Water Safety

In Pennsylvania waters (including the Delaware River) boaters must wear lifejackets on boats less than 16 ft. in length and on canoes and on kayaks, from November 1 through April 30. This regulation is intended to protect boaters from the dangers of cold water shock if they fall into the water.

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Last Updated: October 20, 2011 at 12:25 MST