mastertangler wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2011 at 2:15am:

If someone would of told me I would of ended up in the water on a flat calm day I wouldn't of believed it. Having it on was the difference in me kicking the boat to shore on my terms.

Folks should take heed.  It's exactly this sentiment that murmurs in the back of my mind whenever someone suggests there's a time to not wear a PFD while paddling.

Glad you're still kicking & on your terms!