Children get a thrill from being on the open water, whether it's rowing, paddling, sailing or motoring. The New Jersey State Police aim to keep the number of drowning tragedies as low as possible.

Children can use them for free, and need only return them when they're finished using them. It's like a life-jacket library.

The "Kids Don't Float" initiative is a partnership between New Jersey law enforcement, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and operators of public boating centers around the state. Each participating dock area is equipped with a colorful stand, about five feet high, containing about 10 life jackets.

Flotilla 053-07-12 provides life preserver loaner stations at several local marinas. The Kids Don’t Float program is targeted at children and infants that are going out on a boat but may not have a proper fitting life jacket. This program allows them to borrow one at no charge for the day.

Lagoon View Rd., Waretown

The locations of the Kids Don’t Float stations are at the following marinas: