Addendum to previous post: Unless it's the Beach Boys or Jimmy Buffet ( hawaiian shirts,baggies, straw hat and flipflops de riquer), The proper attire is long sleeve shirts and slacks. The sun is mercilous on the water and with training a temporary PFD can be made by inflating pants with the ankles tied. This is shown in the Us Army water safety manual 37-37, and taught at the better red cross swimming courses.<br><br>