Re: [Paddlewise] Symposium water temps?

Unless they have changed the demo beach venue since I was there last
about a half dozen years ago, all that demoing is on an inland pond in
plain sun and not very deep.  I recall it being quite warm water.  There
are paddle trips associated with the symposium away from the premises
but as indicated below, the water temperatures in more open water is not
life threatening; but you still may wish to wear something more than
July Miami gear.

ralph

Steve Cramer wrote:
> 
> MJAkayaker_at_aol.com wrote:
> >
> > I am considering attending the East Coast symposium in Charleston, SC which I
> > believe is middle of April.  What kind of water temp should I be expecting?
> >
> > If I do not make that one I am also considering the Western Michigan
> > symposium which I think is the end of May.  What can I expect there?
> >
> > My "Winter" paddling gear is probably only good for about 55 degf so I have
> > to be a little careful in planning my trips up north.
> >
> I don't remember the water temperature in degrees, but 2 years ago I
> spent an hour rolling in the Symposium pond wearing a fuzzy rubber shirt
> and that was plenty. Oh, I also spent about 10 minutes swimming in the
> Atlantic (not on purpose) in polypro and nylon, and didn't get chilled.
> 
> As I write this it's 71 F in Charleston. Sea temp 30 miles offshore
> (nearest buoy) is 69 F.
> 
> I've been snowed on in Southern Michigan in May. Charleston in April is
> warmer. :)
> 
> Steve
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