Even experienced boaters get this wrong!
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Published 2023-04-12
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All Comments (13)
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Tough stuff Ol Buddy because “it’s never going to happen to me” and “I am a great swimmer” but I am now wearing my jacket most of the time (getting better) and asking all my passengers to do the same.
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You're doing a geat job making infortaive videos on subjects of real importance. I appreciate it! Please keep at it.
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Thank you! We wear 'em, and nobody rides with us without wearing one.
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Your video on how to handle a person overboard had a lot of great advice. Mark the place on your GPS. One person should point to the person in the water so that the captain can maneuver the boat for a rescue. Your video showed the proper way to point so that the captain can see where he is pointing. Problem: he wasn't wearing a life jacket.
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Great video - made me revisit my own rules wit my family when ended way. Great videos - keep them coming!
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Good video with an excellent point, well taken. I'll renew my commitment to life jackets & vests. I do wear one regularly but every once and a while, and probably too often, I'll forget. Thanks for the reminder!
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Young men think it's "uncool" to wear even an inflatable PFD while recreationally boating. I shared that sentiment as a young fool convinced that I'd live forever.
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You deff made your point, and I agree. I bet you have seen some real terrible things and I can appreciate what your saying. Again, thank you.
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People who drown without wearing “Life Jackets” never intended to enter the water in the first place! That is the number ONE thing that I stress to others on my boat. If you end up in the water, it’s because of an accident! AND, if that accident involves an injury, and/or cold water, you’ll probably take a deep breath UNDER WATER! The deadly GASP RESPONSE. You drown in seconds. There is no coming up for the third time. It’s over that fast. It doesn’t matter if you’re an Olympic gold medal swimmer.
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When kids are little, I tell them I should be able to pick you up and shake you by the neck of the jacket and your jacket won't come off. But I never do it.
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A word about rescuing a swimmer in distress. I live on Lake Huron. Virtually Every year people drown within 10 miles of my home. Who were they? They were the RESCUERS who entered the water without a PFD for the person in distress OR for themselves. Ironically, quite often the rescuers drown while those in distress survive. For an unbelievable news story, search Anchor Drowning Legoland Unbelievable
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I do not see that the vest that you link is Coastguard approved?
