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What does the 50/50/50 rule from the U.S. Coast Guard describe?

A life jacket improves survival odds in cold water.

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  1. Fifty minutes of swimming is always safe
  2. Half of all boats carry survival kits
  3. A life jacket improves survival odds in cold water ✔

Why: In 10 C water for 50 minutes, wearing a life jacket gives about a 50 percent better chance of survival.

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Answer: A life jacket improves survival odds in cold water. In 10 C water for 50 minutes, wearing a life jacket gives about a 50 percent better chance of survival.

  1. Hypothermia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothermia
    If someone is in 10 °C (50 °F) water for 50 minutes, they have a 50 percent better chance of survival if they are wearing a life jacket.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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