I am a firm believer in wearing a life vest. I purchased inflatable vests and anyone who fishes with me wears one. My boat my rule. I have had the opportunity to talk to several people who survived a boat wreck, either struck by another boat/struck another boat or hit an immovable object. They pretty much have all said “it happened so fast or and the next thing I remember was being in the water”. Thank you for sharing your story.