Re: [Paddlewise] hypotermia question

From: Bob Volin <bobvolin_at_optonline.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 18:13:27 -0500
Hi Ari
  Go to http://www.atlantickayaktours.com , click the LITERATURE tab, Click
INSTRUCTION BOOKLETS, and then click on COLDWATER PADDLING BOOKLET.  This is
an 8-page booklet on the subject.

    Bob V

> Hi dear P´Wisenheimers again,
>
> I have promised to write an article to our local club´s magazine about
hypothermia and
> an other one about the effects of wind to body heat in different
temperatures.
> Unfortunately, although I have received a great deal of precious
information from the
> list during the last years, I have not saved any tables about hypotermia
and it´s
> effects.
>
> Could you send me some links?
>
> Ari -Finland (with frozen foredeck and stiff bungies & loving it!)
>
> PS: about the wind I have a good table, which is actually a little bit
scaring. If you
> paddle in the north, keep your woollen cap in your head & prepare
yourselves for the
> lost body heat during the breaks, even if you would be wearing a good
dry-suit...


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