Answer
Maryland requires appropriate PFDs on kayaks with stricter rules for youth—wear a well-fitted jacket even when adults can stow one. Whistles and lights matter for dusk returns. Rental fleets provide Type III vests sized at the dock.
Sources: Maryland DNR · U.S. Coast Guard
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
