As an amateur sailor, the idea that they discussed wearing lifejackets INSIDE the craft seems completely stupid. One of first things any sailor learns is that y

As an amateur sailor, the idea that they discussed wearing lifejackets INSIDE the craft seems completely stupid. One of first things any sailor learns is that you do not wear lifejackets inside the craft. It is not possible to swim through submerged openings (windows, doors) in a lifejackets as it is simply pulling you up and preventing you from diving down. A lifejacket is also very bulky and offers a lot of opportunity for snagging on equipment. If they had lifejackets on, probably nobody would save themselves unless they were able to untie themselves in time. Just imagine the hell of trying to free yourself from the snagged seat belt WHILE in a life jacket that constricts all your movements and makes reaching your legs very difficult and pulls you constantly up putting continuous force on whatever snagged on your feet.