Best used for general water side safety and for white water paddlers. Can be used in many water sport situations. Remember the swimmer in distress safety saying: Reach, Throw, Row, Go. That means; Reach out and grab, throw a float or rope, take out a boat, go for help. Throw bag consists of: 50 feet of yellow 1/4 inch floating poly line, 900 pound test. Durable drawstring bag with built in float. Resists rot and mildew. Made in USA. Throw-Row-Go