On Friday 09 November 2007 18:19, Brad wrote: > There are two main functions of a PFD. One is to sit > on during lunch. The other is to make it much easier > for Search and Rescue to find your body. That's why > a brightly colored PFD is preferred. Another important > use is so that you don't get a fine when the sheriff finds > out you don't have one. OK, so I can't count. This is about as cynic as one can get! The warmth of a PFD is a blessing, and I am positive that I wouldn't have met Craig, and other on this list, if I hadn't have the habit of using mine! When I was young and stupid, like you seem to be now, I sailed offshore without one - a bit wiser now! Tord *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Nov 09 2007 - 14:33:23 PST
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