Super User A-Jay Posted May 23, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 23, 2023 Started on Saturday and runs from May 20-26, 2023. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. With the number of boating accident and loss of life threads seen on this forum alone the past year, tragically it seems like the numbers are heading in the wrong direction. Here's to a safe boating season. A-Jay 6 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User WIGuide Posted May 23, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 23, 2023 Good information. No matter how much time someone has spent on the water it's always a good to get a little refresher! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted May 23, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 23, 2023 The number of boaters that were not wearing a PFD when I was out on Lake Minnetonka in early May was absolutely appalling. I saw way more not wearing one than people who were actually wearing one. The problem is that state law only says it has to be "accessible" and you do not have to wear it. Until that is changed, I believe that most boaters will not be wearing them. And the water temp was about 50 degrees then too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Bird Posted May 23, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 23, 2023 1 hour ago, gimruis said: The number of boaters that were not wearing a PFD when I was out on Lake Minnetonka in early May was absolutely appalling. I saw way more not wearing one than people who were actually wearing one. The problem is that state law only says it has to be "accessible" and you do not have to wear it. Until that is changed, I believe that most boaters will not be wearing them. And the water temp was about 50 degrees then too. I was on Philpott lake recently in VA for a week and noticed the same thing. It's a simple and effective piece of equipment that should be madatory. Imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susky River Rat Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 I can’t say I see many people on the susky wearing them. Even in kayaks. I always wear mine while under power. I take it off while fishing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted May 23, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 23, 2023 56 minutes ago, Bird said: It's a simple and effective piece of equipment that should be madatory. Imo That's what its going to take for people to wear them. Just like seat belts. Until that occurs, nothing is going to change. I wear mine while on plane just like @Darnold335 indicated and take it off while fishing. My kill switch is attached to the PFD while underway. Most kayakers I see are wearing them. Paddle boarders do not wear or have them and they are therefore illegal but there is minimal enforcement going on so nothing happens to them. The water has been too cold for yaks and paddle boards thus far but that will change in the coming weeks here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susky River Rat Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, gimruis said: My kill switch is attached to the PFD while underway. Mine as well. Makes it nice and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirtley Howe Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Just a note on this topic. In New York State, you have to wear a lifejacket AT ALL TIMES while boating from November 1 to May 1. The rest of the time it is up to you whether or not you wear one. Children age 10 or under must wear a lifejacket at ALL times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User slonezp Posted May 29, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 29, 2023 On topic kind of. @A-Jay What is/are the reason(s) RIB boats are used by military and law enforcement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted May 30, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 They are light, fast, maneuverable, stable, durable, easy to maintain and cheap. A-Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airshot Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 2 hours ago, A-Jay said: They are light, fast, maneuverable, stable, durable, easy to maintain and cheap. A-Jay Don't know about cheap, but the rest is right on !! Unfortunately, todays society believes bad things only happen to other people !! Just ask some of these newer boaters and they will tell you " I dont need to wear those because I dont do stupid things"....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 49 minutes ago, airshot said: I dont need to wear those because I dont do stupid things"....... There-fore proving that they are stupid. I wear mine from launch to landing - carryover from the canoe...ECOS attached to my PFD, so when I'm not at the motor, it can't run. Other gear Horn - hand-held Extinguisher - yep Paddle - yep Med-Kit - yep Tossable - yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted May 30, 2023 Author Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 8 hours ago, airshot said: Don't know about cheap, but the rest is right on !! Unfortunately, todays society believes bad things only happen to other people !! Just ask some of these newer boaters and they will tell you " I dont need to wear those because I dont do stupid things"....... Third lowest bidder cheap ~ A-Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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