I think as an adult if you don't know how to swim and be cautious near lakes, rivers, the ocean and swimming pools then that's a good safe strategy. The news I read sometimes is of the people who might

Not sure if that's meant to be a compliment or an insult but there's more to life than looks.

I'd prefer to own my own one but I think they are great especially for tourists and locals alike. Fantastic option on a wet day to get to a bus stop or train home fast. But when they are abandoned everywhere