This invention describes a buoyancy aid that is pre-formed from a buoyant foam plastic material and has an pre-formed internal tube that is sealed. The internal tube and the pre-formed buoyant foam are all shaped to provide support for a users head, and is designed to keep the users head above water. The buoyancy aid has an external covering that is selected to prevent chafing the user, as well as being water and mold resistant. The buoyancy aid is so designed as to be comfortable to the user, and enhance the wearers use of the buoyancy aid.