State officials warn of dangers posed by not wearing life jackets. Read Article Dan and Brenda Lapointe of Auburn enjoy a spring day May 17 as they paddleboard on Tripp Pond in Poland. The couple say they learned “the hard way” that Maine law requires paddleboarders have lifejackets with them at all times when on the water. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal The Maine Warden Service on Thursday urged all boaters to wear their personal floatation devices, abide by the headway speed law and to boat safely as they head into Memorial Day weekend, which signals the start of summer boating season.