Re: [Paddlewise] Paddling Clothing for New England in July

I'm planning on bringing my canoe to New England and possibly also renting a sea kayak
and doing a trip or so.

Here in hot Houston, I seldom paddle in more than mid weight long underwear under a
dacron shirt and nylon pants plus a sierra sombrero and gloves.  In really cold weather,
I add either a paddling jacket, a nylon jacket, or that fuzzy stuff - it's the last day
of school and I can remember nothing.

So what part of this do I need to bring?  What else is a must? I have paddled in Arkansas
with the air in the 20's and the water probably in the high 40's.  I had less
technological stuff than I do now.  I remember bread bags played an important role in
keeping my feet warm in old tennis shoes between 2 pair of socks.  So for paddling near
shore, I'm not too concerned but I may paddle a longer trip.

Marilyn Kircus


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