I will sure enough, try to be wise. I had to reread this just so it would soak in (no pun intended).
I love being on the water in the winter. It is all good until someone gets hurt.
One year I fell into the creek with a deer as I was dragging it out of the woods. Already cold from being in the tree before dawn, and there was 4 inches of snow on the ground. I was 2 miles from my car. Knowing that I was in trouble, I left my deer and headed for the car and dry clothes. Once dry I retrieved my trophy.
Getting dumped from a boat in the winter would be much worse. I still take much for granted. Thank you for the warning and advice.