[Paddlewise] PFDs -- an aside

From: Joe P. <jpylka_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:55:01 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
--  Got this from ACA HQ a few days ago...  

Darn! Just as I was getting used to pfd.  But now I won't be sending all those Adobe PFDs to nonpaddlers...
Joe P.

     USCG says "Lifejackets"
It has been clarified by the USCG that the use of the term
lifejackets is back and should be used when discussing the essential
piece of equipment all paddlers should have and should wear.
 
The only time the term / acronym PFD is being used is when discussing
the types of lifejackets and/or regulation issues.
 
It will be a challenge for many of use to change the terminology that
we use, but to keep with the winds of change we thought you should
know that the USCG will be using "lifejackets" for general terms
and PFD for regulatory reference.
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