** Stupid is as stupid says.
Most people swim in a fairly confined area where help would be at hand.
Boaters, on the other hand, could be out of sight and quite a distance away.

"JohnC" wrote in message
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And about time too! It is a shame that gov't has to legislate 'common
sense' but what can you do?

Then certainly no-one should be allowed to swim without a pfd on!
Right? Don't be stupid.