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This year the Swinomish Police Department has partnered with BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water to allow children between the ages of 0-18 to borrow a lifejacket for the day or weekend at no charge.

There are 12 life jackets to be loaned as needed. Sizes rage from infant, 1-30 lbs; small child, 30-50 lbs; medium child 50-90 lbs and large child/teen 90 lbs and over.

Call 360-466-7237 or stop by the Swinomish Police Department during business hours, Mon-Wed 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If a life jacket is required after business hours, please call Skagit County 911 non-emergency line at 360-428-3211 and ask to speak with a Swinomish Officer.

Source: Swinomish Police Department