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Wear PFDs when small boats cross Inlet jaws in summer chop—ejections happen fast in confused seas. Standing passengers without vests risk drowning in traffic lanes.
Sources: U.S. Coast Guard · Town of Ocean City · 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.
