...more of the body than the vest style PFD 's. Some points to remember about hypothermia protection: (1) While afloat in the water, do not attempt to swim unless it is to reach a nearby craft, fellow survivor, or a floating object on which you can lean or climb. Unnecessary swimming increases...

...lose full use of your hands; ie button up clothing, turn on signal lights, locate whistle, etc. 7. While afloat in the water, do not attempt to swim...layers of clothing, thereby increasing the rate of body heat loss. In addition, unnecessary movement of your arms and legs sends warm blood from the core...

...you lose full use of your hands (button up clothing, rum on signal lights, locate whistle, etc.). 8) While afloat in the water, do not attempt to swim...the layers of clothing, thereby increasing the rate heat loss from the inner core to the outer layer of the body. It is most important to remain as still...