Abstract: A life ring/chair combination includes a life ring with a number of annularly spaced reinforcing plates mounted thereon, a chair, and a number of connecting members for connecting the life ring with the chair. Each reinforcing plate includes a buckle ring attached thereto. The chair includes a seat and two armrests each having a number of engaging holes. Each connecting member includes an upper end with a first buckle member attached thereto for releasably engaging with an associated buckle ring. Each connecting member further includes a lower end with a second buckle member releasably engaged with an associated engaging hole.