JME
I went for a bit of a swim myself 2-3 years ago when the sand disappeared under foot in some fast water at Nauset Inlet.
My stripping basket made an excellent float and I paddled myself to shore, no worse for wear.
I stayed on more solid ground the rest of the day.
Good thing, I saw what I believe was a great white shark soon afterwards.
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Mark Twain
The simpler the outfit, the more skill it takes to manage it, and the more pleasure one gets in his achievements.
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