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leading expert in cold water immersion, has shown that the “gasp reflex” from sudden immersion has led to more deaths than previously known. The reaction causes a sudden uncontrollable gasp, followed by 1-3 minutes of hyperventilation. The initial gasp can cause you to inhale up to 2 litres of water, causing drowning. This volume of water will cause an individual not wearing a lifejacket to sink and not re-appear. If the first gasp of water is not fatal, hyperventilation will lead to the rapid onset of severe hypothermia and death. So if the “gasp reflex” doesn’t get you initially, you
still face the second effect of cold water immersion, cold incapacitation. In cold water your extremities will numb quickly, progressing to make it more difficult to swim and eventually if you are not wearing a lifejacket, swim failure and drowning is imminent. If you are wearing a lifejacket, the third effect of cold water immersion is hypothermia and it can occur in water as warm as 20 degrees. With all that information, the message should be
clear. Having your lifejacket on before you end up in the water will greatly increase your chance of survival. So why don’t we? Some of the common reasons for not wearing a lifejacket are: “they’re uncomfortable;” and “they look stupid.” Well those reasons just don’t fly anymore. Things have changed and there is a new generation of lifejackets in town. Whether they are specialized lifejackets for specific on water activities or the new inflatable lifejackets, they are much more comfortable than the old standard ones and certainly put those old objections to rest. There are many new, improved (and approved by
Transport Canada) lifejackets and all are all designed to be lightweight and comfortable. There is a wide range of styles and colours and all are designed for the type of boating you do and conditions you face. Whether it be paddling, sailing, fishing, water sports or riding personal water craft, there is a lifejacket suited for it. The new face on the waterfront are the inflatables;
the most comfortable, lightweight lifejackets you can buy and are available in vest or pouch styles. Inflatable jackets come standard with manual inflation, but a few models are available with automatic inflation, which instantly inflates the lifejacket when you hit the water. To meet Canadian Small Vessel Regulations, inflatable lifejackets must be worn at all times when aboard and underway and may not be worn by a person under the age of 16, or weighing less than 36.3 kilograms. When choosing a lifejacket follow these simple
guidelines: Choose one that is suitable for the activity you are involved in and check the label to make sure that it is Canadian approved and is of the correct size. Finally, make sure it fits snugly.
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