How close to a shore line should a life jacket be warn.?

Question

With in 50 feet

with in 10 feet

or something else

Answer 1

The moment you leave solid ground, whether you're on a dock or not.

Answer 2

I always wear a life jacket whether I'm in a boat, kayak, or even wading.  Passing ships a mile away can pull an undertow then throw a big wave.  Both actions can be disaterous to a wader.  All kinds of things can and DO happen.  Better to be SAFE.

Answer 3

In a boat? Always wear one.

Wade fishing, wear one until your back to the car. You can drown in a teaspoon full of water.

The shock is what kills you when it hit's your lungs, not the depth of the water.

Answer 4

Put it on when headed to the water always better tobe safe.

Answer 5

All good answers above me except for Johnny Boys.  I am a Master Diver and I put on my life jacket while I'm on shore.  You can never tell what is gona happen.  I kayak fish, say I get a leg cramp, and tip over, not a good situation to be in, but I have a pfd on and I don't have to worry.

Answer 6

As soon as  you step into a boat it should be worn, ive seen lots of anglers fall between the dock and the boat, but were wearing life jackets which saved them, if your wading a  river i also advise it, if your wading a lake that your not used to i also suggest a life jacket as there can be steep shelves.