Gary wrote:

We have plenty of life jackets on board to meet the requirements. But they
are just the 4-to-a-Box ones you get from West Marine. I'm thinking we
should have some decent ones on board. A friend used to have one that fit
more like a wind-breaker than a life-preserver. I like that idea because I'd
probably actually wear it more often. Any reccomendations on brands that
wear well, etc.?



I solo sail a lot, and a couple of years ago my Daughter in Law got me
one of those self inflating vests (she also made me promise to wear it)

Very comfortable -- some times I forget I have it on.