10/10/2026
Attention all Kids Don't Float life jacket loaner board sponsors!
We have an update for you on the 2026 life jacket order, as well as some instruction for ordering life jackets for next year. You should have received this information in an email. If you did not, please reach out so we can get your updated email contact added to our database.
First, an update on the 2026 life jacket order: We went through the process of getting a new vendor for the life jacket order this past year. As many of you noticed, we ran into many hiccups along the way and unfortunately there have been significant delays in getting the life jackets to your communities. They are still in the process of being shipped, so keep an eye out. If you ordered life jackets, you will receive them, as late as they are. The good news is, now that we have things set up with our new vendor, these same delays are not expected to occur again next year.
In order to ensure the whole process is smooth and quick for 2027, we need your help! We will be closing this order on October 30 so we can get all the information to the vendor as soon as possible. If you are the sponsor of a loaner board, please follow the link to place a restock order. Please, please, please ensure you fill out the address information correctly and with all the required information. One of the main causes of delays for these orders is incomplete shipping information on these forms (we need to have the street or box number, city, and zip code).
Here is the link to order: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/5465486/KDF-Loaner-Board-Registration
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]. To learn more about the program and how to get involved, visit https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/boating/kdf/loanboard.htm.
