I would like your views and opinions regarding the possible enactment of a new law I would like to propose that would require the wearing of PFD's (lifejackets) when crossing any bar (ie. from river to ocean) or navigating costal waters.
In 2001, 498 boaters drowned. Lifejackets could have saved the lives of approximately 420 boaters who drowned. In 2001 aproximately 8 out of every 10 victims in fatal boating accidents were not wearing lifejackets.
Once you have lost a loved one to drowing, it really makes the numbers seem astronomical.
I just lost my Father to drowning and I am so angry that he wasn't wearing a lifejacket. If it had been a law, he would most likely still be here today
http://www.ifish.net/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=028049
In 2001, 498 boaters drowned. Lifejackets could have saved the lives of approximately 420 boaters who drowned. In 2001 aproximately 8 out of every 10 victims in fatal boating accidents were not wearing lifejackets.
Once you have lost a loved one to drowing, it really makes the numbers seem astronomical.
I just lost my Father to drowning and I am so angry that he wasn't wearing a lifejacket. If it had been a law, he would most likely still be here today
http://www.ifish.net/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=028049