Reminder PFD after Nov. 1st

[muskiedreams]

Just a reminder. NYS law requires all boaters in boats 21 ft and smaller to wear a PFD while on the water from Nov. 1st till May 1st. I know that some people are against the govt. telling us what to do but this law can save your life. I would recommend it even in a larger boat under any circumstances where you are at risk to go overboard. If you go overboard you are at a much greater risk of death this time of year in a very short period of time. Plus there isn't as much help available, if any depending on body of water. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY. Also it is good to be extra cautious to try and avoid any MOB situation. Even with a PFD or a survival suit you are still at greater risk this time of year.

 

Hope you all enjoy the late season and catch a monster but PLEASE BE SAFE and keep in mind, no fish is worth dying for.

 

 

[tuffishooker]

Water temp [hypothermia] is the killer !

 

PFD did not help kayaker on north shore of Lake Ontario last week who apparently capsized ; was pulled out alive with PFD on but died later in hospital !

 

Ditto ;no fish is worth dying for !

[mikebarb86]

Thanks for the info!

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

[HBC]

The guy went out kayaking Thursday around 8am and was found in the water on Saturday after 9am.  Needless to say, it doesn't matter if it was late October or late Sept, nobody is going to survive hypothermia in water below 60F for even a few hours as shown below;

 

 

 

 

Water Temperature (Fahrenheit) Exhaustion or Unconsciousness Expected Time of Survival

32.5 degrees                                         Under 15 minutes               Under 15 to 45 minutes

32.5 to 40 degrees                                15 to 30 minutes                 30 to 90 minutes

40 to 50 degrees                                   30 to 60 minutes                 1 to 3 hours

50 to 60 degrees                                   1 to 2 hours                         1 to 6 hours

60 to 70 degrees                                   2 to 7 hours                         2 to 4 hours

70 to 80 degrees                                   2 to 12 hours                       3 hours to indefinite

Over 80 degrees                                    Indefinite                             Indefinite

Edited November 6, 2015 by hairybumcrack