This boating incident with the NFL players raises the question of when would it be appropriate to leave a capsized boat (violating a prime safety rule) and attempt to swim to shore? I'm sure many of the people on this forum would do just fine only a mile from shore in reasonable seas, and I'm also sure some would feel safe going for it at even longer distances. I'm curious, what's your threshold?
I have no idea, but I am guessing over 10km (~6miles), since I've done two 10,000 yd swims in the pool with out eating or drinking.
I guess it would be more a factor of the water temp like Bobinator mentioned, or energy.
what was I doing on the boat, was I drinking then maybe I would think I could make it 5km but not really.
I guess it would also depend on was I only thinking of myself, or would I try to pull a family member or 3 along with me. put then on something that floats and pull them after me, not sure I could make it that far.
I have no idea, but I am guessing over 10km (~6miles), since I've done two 10,000 yd swims in the pool with out eating or drinking.
I guess it would be more a factor of the water temp like Bobinator mentioned, or energy.
what was I doing on the boat, was I drinking then maybe I would think I could make it 5km but not really.
I guess it would also depend on was I only thinking of myself, or would I try to pull a family member or 3 along with me. put then on something that floats and pull them after me, not sure I could make it that far.
