Hi guys,

I spend a lot of time (in occasionally rough water) alone in a Whitehall 14 rowboat which I've had for seven years.

http://www.whitehallrow.com/rowboats/ty ... owboat.php

I use the basic (less-to-go-wrong) Mustang "Air Force" cartridge-inflatable / manually-inflatable vest ... very popular here in Canada ... hardly know it's there.

http://www.gear-up.com/category/102

Like all similar vests, it's tricky to get into in a real emergency so must be worn at all times. I usually don't wear it in low-threat situations, so I also carry a totally tricked-out full-blown life vest ... knife, whistle, GPS, strobe, cell case, custom survival kit ...

The Mustang stores easily in my boat bag and can be used for folks that I unexpectedly meet and invite aboard!!

Ron