OTOH, this guy might still be alive _if_ he'd been wearing one.
http://www.sailnet.com/collections/a...eid=sailne1432
Note the comments from Rousmaniere, who has a little experience sailing in
somewhat adverse conditions.
John Cairns
"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Mich & Jon.

I have an interesting story to tell you about SOS.

I no longer allow anyone wearing them to go forward (Bow Pulpit) to work
on setting sails.
Ole Thom