http://blogs-it.cgaux.org/index.php/carsar/ en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <p>Top 5 excuses boaters give for not wearing a life jacket according to the<br /> National Safe Boating Council. </p> <p> You can still have fun on the water while wearing a life jacket and boating responsibly. Here are the top 5 excuses not to wear a life jacket we hear from boaters.</p> <p> 1. "I have life jackets on board." Having life jackets on board the vessel is not enough. Accidents happen too fast to put on a stowed life jacket.</p> <p> 2. "I'm a strong swimmer." Even a strong swimmer needs to wear a life jacket. During an emergency, clothing can become heavy or waterlogged while in the water.</p> <p> 3. "It's too hot and doesn't look cool." Old-fashioned, bulky orange life jackets have been replaced with new styles, like inflatable life jackets that may resemble a pair of suspenders or a belt pack. These are much cooler in the warmer weather.</p> <p> 4. "It gets in the way." There are life jacket styles available for any recreational water activity &#8212; fishing, water sports, hunting, paddling and more. There are even styles for pets!</p> <p> 5. "Nothing is going to happen to me." Face it, accidents happen. Boating can be a fun, safe and enjoyable activity, but when the "Wear It!" message is ignored, the consequences can be grim.</p><div class="item_footer"><p><small><a href="http://blogs-it.cgaux.org/index.php/carsar/2013/08/21/excuses-for-not-wearing-a-life-jacket">Original post</a> blogged on <a href="http://b2evolution.net/">b2evolution</a>.</small></p></div> http://blogs-it.cgaux.org/index.php/carsar/2013/08/21/excuses-for-not-wearing-a-life-jacket