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Coast Guard–approved PFDs are included or required—ocean-city-life-jackets covers sizing; rentals brief you on wearing them for the whole paddle, not just launch. Kids need youth sizes, not adult vests cinched tight.
Sources: U.S. Coast Guard · Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City
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.
