New PFD rules?

[kjbathe]

Originally Posted by boat_guy64

My 12 year old son is 5'10" and a better swimmer than 90% of the adults on the lake.

Since he can pass for 15+, we'll just ignore this rule unless we now have to carry a birth certificate on board.

How well does he swim after being knocked unconscious when thrown from your boat? With your logic, I just hope he floats far better than 90% of the adults in that situation, too.

If you want to take chances with your own life, that's fine. But put PFDs on your kids. This law shouldn't change anything because they should already be wearing their vests while under way. PFDs may not be cool, but they sure as heck beat being dead.

If needing to wear a PFD while under way is so bad that it makes them want to stay home, then they should stay home. I'd rather not have the next generation on the lake being taught that you only need to comply with the the laws you find agreeable...