[QUOTE=Cameron Swift;4882067]Here's a quick, dumb question. Neither my wife or I can swim, and we had been looking to take our son out on a canoe on the reservoir. Are life jackets enough if we did happen to fall in? Or should we just scrap the idea altogether?QUOTE]
Your question is not dumb at all. A few things to keep in mind if you choose to go on the reservoir:
1. Get the right pfd which will keep your head out of water.
2. Dress appropriate for the water conditions.
3. Don't travel further away from the shore than you are willing to dog paddle.
As a kayaker, I dress with the expectation that I may get in trouble. So, that means pfd, clothing to ward off hypothermia, etc.
For a better time and less stress, go with a group.
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