[quote=Edchris177]We sail early & late in wetsuits. Even thin 3mm suits have the buoyancy of a a PFD.
Have a close look at yours, buoyancy depends solely on the volume of water it displaces, & there is not much displacement from a PFD. IIRC, an adult sized PFD gives about 14lbs flotation.
I have a 7mm suit, leftover from cold water diving, you need 30lbs lead weight on your belt to submerge.
I find them pretty cumbersome to sail in, but you can float around for hours in 5C water without dying, & they won’t turn & float you face up, but neither will a PFD, you need a certified life jacket for that.[/quote]
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