The recent thread on swimming in winter waters reminded me that I've read that most people drown in frigid waters from the "cold shock response" rather than hypothermia. I'm not going to take the risk of that. So, maybe getting bombed would save me, as it supposedly did for the only person to survive in the water after the sinking of the Titanic.
You can read about how chief baker Charles Joughin survived drowning in the frigid North Atlantic, physically and mentally, because of his high blood alcohol content, here:
I'm not convinced by this explanation, as this author from McGill wasn't:
In any event, I haven't had any booze in 35 years and don't ever plan on imbibing again, so I'm not likely to be saved in cold waters by Jack Daniels. I'll just follow my current age instincts and avoid paddling in cold water or cold air. I had plenty of both when I was under 65.
You can read about how chief baker Charles Joughin survived drowning in the frigid North Atlantic, physically and mentally, because of his high blood alcohol content, here:
Charles Joughin: How Whiskey Saved The Head Baker of the Titanic
Charles Joughin was an acclaimed chef. He was best known for being the head baker on the RMS Titanic. Although the extravagance of the voyage is well known, the pastries that Joughin was responsible for creating are not why he is remembered. Instead, Joughin is best known for his remarkable...
www.historydefined.net
I'm not convinced by this explanation, as this author from McGill wasn't:
The head baker of the Titanic spent two hours in frigid water and emerged with only swollen feet!
In the early hours of April 15th, 1912, over the course of 2 hours and 40 minutes, the RMS Titanic sunk. It’s believed that upwards of 1500 people died in the accident, however, amongst the survivors was one Charles Joughin. He was the head baker on the Titanic, but his real claim to fame is the...
www.mcgill.ca
In any event, I haven't had any booze in 35 years and don't ever plan on imbibing again, so I'm not likely to be saved in cold waters by Jack Daniels. I'll just follow my current age instincts and avoid paddling in cold water or cold air. I had plenty of both when I was under 65.
