What is the approved form for staying afloat? I know, it sounds like a silly question (and maybe it is ) but I was<br>just wondering. Suppose you are offshore but the water<br>is tropical? What form is recommended for preserving<br>strength and presenting a minimal "dinner is served" signature to denizens of the deep? I have read that lying<br>on your back and slowly moving your arms to maintain<br>balance is identical to the motions of a wounded fish.<br>Yet, I can envision the same for treading water motions.<br>Suppose the waves are fairly high? Does it make a difference<br>if you have/ don't have a good vest as to technique? Suppose you're wearing shorts and a t-shirt and lean over the back rail too far and kersplash! You surface only to to see the cruise ship/sailboat/ yacht going thataway and nobody noticed or maybe the orchestra is playing and it's<br>1 a.m.<br><br>