I, too, am a kayaker in Seattle, and I agree water safety is paramount. Another sad story emphasizing PFD use is the drowning of Naya Rivera. They had gone in

I, too, am a kayaker in Seattle, and I agree water safety is paramount. Another sad story emphasizing PFD use is the drowning of Naya Rivera. They had gone in for a swim and the boat started drifting away: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Naya_Rivera https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Naya_Rivera