You may have read the recent sad story about a 62 year old resident of Minnesota who was canoeing alone.  He was found in the water unresponsive without a life jacket.  A life jacket was found nearby. 

We can’t stress this enough.  Don’t even think about boating alone if not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD).  

Stuff happens while on the water.  I’m sure this poor individual didn’t plan on going in the water when he did!