Cold Water Safety

[Bud Kennedy]

Once again my annual reminder to wear your PFDs at all times.  Cold Water Immersion can kill uou.

[Oldfart9999]

As of October 1 a pfd must be worn at All times until April 30 I believe.
Rodney 

[Pat Dilling]

I wear mine whenever I am on the water.  The inflatables are light and comfortable.  But consider that in very cold temperatures, the inflatables provide less floatation due to les density in the gas.

[zippyduck]

In my crazy state they are only required to worn in a boat less than 16 feet and that is only between Oct.1st and May 31st. Speaking from someone who has been in the water in late September, I don't ever want to be in it later than that.

[Bud Kennedy]

This time of the year I seldom wear the inflatable.  I opt for the standard vest style pfd just for the reasons mentioned by Pat.