I must confess..
At the time I started this thread was totally caught up in the hype
of these two young boys missing at sea that obviously perished in the same!
I to do not like the government mandating ANYTHING on my freedom..
Hence, after alot of soul searching, realize the responability falls on the end user.....
I have always tried to keep everything life saving on all my boats
up to date. God forbid the need ever arises.
Education is the answer. Lil' Kenny passed the Coast Guard exam at
age 10, my daughter at age 12..
They both enjoy the water as much if not more then I do...
Both of them are in their 30's
I took this mishap close to heart, as I did the same thing in Florida at the
tender age of 14, so did Lil'Kenny (but he got busted by a friend
that saw him and called me)
With that being said lets try to pass on that safety equipment is not
just there to be there.. It may someday save your life or someone elses!
Respectfully, and humbly submitted