Adios
...
That boat on fire at Conwy got me thinking what I'd do in the same circumstances. So I notice an engine room fire, of course send the family to foredeck with life jackets on. If we have to jump off would I pull the life jackets and top them up before jumping in or keep them safely tucked in their bag and let them inflate in the water?
Pros for inflating first can make sure they work, can top them up and adjust the straps.
Against might catch on something going over the guard rail, might be a problem landing in the water... Maybe inflate kids before lowering them in? But chance of separating if I go in without mine inflated after lowering them in... All hold hands and jump at once?
For me its 2 adults and 3 kids between 7 and 12. What order would you do things?
Pros for inflating first can make sure they work, can top them up and adjust the straps.
Against might catch on something going over the guard rail, might be a problem landing in the water... Maybe inflate kids before lowering them in? But chance of separating if I go in without mine inflated after lowering them in... All hold hands and jump at once?
For me its 2 adults and 3 kids between 7 and 12. What order would you do things?