[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Thank you for the recommending this book, I read the book in three nights and could not put it down.

I purchased an inflatable vest and a hand held vhf floatable radio after reading this. I boat on Buzzards Bay and Lake Winnipesaukee.

On Buzzards Bay all size boats pass less than 150' all the time at high speed.

I totally agree with the author, if you fall in the water , even if you do not hit your head and the water is cold, your legs will go numb and it will take a few people to bring you back aboard.

Also water is not our natural environment , even if you are a strong swimmer. All it takes is a little time and a cramp and you could be in trouble.

I think we all have to realize if there is a simple preventive measure to cut the risk down, like wearing an inflatable life preserver, its a no brainer to do it.

I recommend that you buy your son and yourself a nice comfortable inflatable PFD.

It can get crazy down there! We gave our Winni slip up last year, now we have the 26' Wellcraft down in Hyannisport and trailer in/out.