When somebody makes dumb decisions and thinks a life vest is going to save them they are just wrong.
Like crossing the gulf stream in a bow rider?
Give me a break... PFD's save lives... dumb decisions or not.
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When somebody makes dumb decisions and thinks a life vest is going to save them they are just wrong.
Like crossing the gulf stream in a bow rider?
Give me a break... PFD's save lives... dumb decisions or not.
I think if I were on open waters or in a current, Id suggest life jackets and flotation devices (such as Ginger), but as adults, I wouldnt force the issue. A stern warning, then do what you want at your own risk.
If you are the captain of the boat, you will get blamed... by the press... by the law suit... by their family... etc... "Do what you want" doesn't work when you are legally the one responsible for the well being of everyone. It's not like driving a car to a college party.
Hmmm...am I legally responsible? What ever happened to the mantra "personal responsibility"?
If I am the captain and I suggest life jackets and they refuse, I have done my part as witnesses will attest to I would think. Thus personal responsibility has been shifted to the end decision maker, no?
n a current, Id suggest life jackets and flotation devices (such as Ginger), but as adults, I wouldnt force the issue. A stern warning, then do what you want at your own risk.
Hmmm...am I legally responsible? What ever happened to the mantra "personal responsibility"?
If I am the captain and I suggest life jackets and they refuse, I have done my part as witnesses will attest to I would think. Thus personal responsibility has been shifted to the end decision maker, no?
I agree.
... This isn't bad decision-making. It's the lack of decision making because they weren't thinking until it was far too late.
fc3;228577 Legally and morally the captain has the responsibility. This is because it is presumed that the captain has superior knowledge said:Not debating the use of life jackets at all and, of course, they are required on my boat for children. But I'm not aware of any maritime law or otherwise that specifically charges a "captain" with the legal responsibility for the safety of persons swimming off your boat. Not trying to split hairs here either but how many of us are actually "captains" versus boat owners/operators who may or may not have taken safety courses? I have to imagine being a "captain" requires specific licensure and the operation of specific type of vessel, no?
Is someone aware of such a law or is this simply an unwritten rule you follow?
If I asked another ADULT to wear a life jacket, and they refused and went swimming and drowned, Id feel horrible, but I would sleep at night fine knowing I even took the time to explain that he should wear one. Personal responsibility.
Same as everything else in life imo.
YMMV.
Regardless, I wont take the blame/feel guilt for another adult making decisions of their own accord. I would be saddened, but not feel responsible.Spoken like someone that has never seen someone drown.