Re: [Paddlewise] Cold Weather Clothing

On Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:29:12 -0400, "Richard L. Casale"
<RichCasale_at_comcast.net> said:
> My first season in my Pungo and I'm having a blast, but now the weather,
> and
> the water, has gotten dangerously cold for me (50's).  What is the
> simplest
> recommendation any of you can make for safe and comfortable paddling in
> these conditions.

For in the water protective gear I've got 5-6 levels of protection,
accumulated slowly (the semi-dry suit is hideous to paddle in but good
for winter surfing/windsurfing).  My recommendation would be to start
with a neoprene farmer john wetsuit.  After that add a wetsuit or dry
top.  I have friends who paddle through the winter (in new england) with
a neoprene farmer john/dry top combination.  I feel that's the most
versatile combination, I'm positive others will have other combos they
prefer.

Also I alter what I do during the offseason.  I only paddle my "safe"
boats, stay close to shore, and definitely adjust my day according to the
weather.  By safe boats I mean my leaky surf ski gets put away and my
PinTail comes out, my marathon flatwater canoes go into hiding and my
canoe partner's Wenonah Sundowner is the boat of choice.

Kirk
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