[RogueAngler]

I allways wear the teather and encourage everyone that I boat/fish with to do the same while operating a boat. Having been thrown out of a boat that was not equipped with one while I was the only person in it, I realize how important these things are. Luckily I nor the boat were hurt. Besides the fact that the lanyard will save your life it will help out with the authorities as well. In Alabama you are required to wear it while operating an "open" vessel. I have noticed that it is usually the first thing that the Marine Police or CG look for when they conduct a search of your vessel. If you are wearing it things generally get a little easier.