Thread: PFD Question

Originally Posted by SeaRay

One of our dentist drowned in Murray a few years back while fishing. He was in the cove where he lived. Apparently he slipped while standing on the front deck casting and hit his head when he fell. He was unconscious when he hit the water and drowned. A PFD would likely have saved his life were he wearing one. Ironically, most of the occasions I know of where someone fell overboard, including myself, the boat was not underway. Mine was tied to the dock, of all things, when I went in.
I believe you are least likely to fall overboard when you are underway because you are seated and holding the steering wheel if driving, or a railing if not,

That's the sad reality. A little more safety doesn't take too much time, and your loved ones will love you more if you keep yourself alive.

Stumphunter posted a funny video involving inflatable PFDs a while back. A kayaking friend of his had gotten out in shallow water and was bending over in the water to do something. He dipped the vest in the water and it deployed like a rocket taking off. Scared the crap out of him, but it was hilarious to see his reaction.