I find Novak's rant a bit over the top and really do not observe what he's saying where we boat. I find most people on substantial boats in day time, good conditions don't wear jackets. The exceptions are those who are most comfortable wearing inflatables at all times.
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For those who choose to wear them when not needed, I see no problem with that. So, the only problem remaining is those who are out in 10' waves without them, those on the decks alone at night, and those in smaller exposed craft who choose not to wear them.
You are quite the rebel!
If we are moving around the boat while we are underway then we announce where we are going so if we are not at the expected location moments later we can start looking.
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I've noticed a "tidal change" in the views of commercial fisherman concerning the use of life jackets. In the 1970's hardly anyone used them when on deck, regardless of the conditions. But several years ago, I visited one of our seiners on charter and was informed that I wasn't allowed on deck during operations without a PFD. That particular vessel had been on charter with us for over 30 years. There were crew aboard that vessel that had been fishing for over 50 years but they all wore PFDs that day.