| Thousands of years ago, the first inflatable boats, | | | | fisheries patrol and security patrol. They are also |
| made from animal skins, were used for | | | | used as tenders on large yachts and ships.On the |
| transportation. People used them to cross rivers, | | | | recreational side, inflatable boats can be used for |
| ferry goods to other locations, and move military | | | | diving, fishing, pleasure boating, river rafting, water |
| troops. Over time, inflatable boats were adapted for | | | | skiing, and many other water activities that involve a |
| recreational use as well, and for rescue operations. | | | | boat. Consumers can also purchase inflatable kayaks, |
| Today there are many types of inflatable boats and | | | | canoes, and sailboats.Because there are so many |
| over a dozen ways they are used around the | | | | different types of inflatable boats and a variety of |
| world.Different militaries across the globe helped bring | | | | ways they can be used, it is important to be familiar |
| inflatable boats to the public attention, and today the | | | | with the specific operating instructions for your |
| government still uses inflatable boats for troop | | | | particular model and situation. However, there are a |
| transport, special military operations, and drug and | | | | few general use guidelines that apply to most, if not |
| other law enforcement activities. In addition, inflatable | | | | all, inflatable boats. |
| boats are also used in search and rescue operations, | | | | |