[Paddlewise] July paddling in Maine

The standard drill (in summer) is 3mm wetsuits in Maine with a paddling 
jacket in the day hatch, less if your bracing is very good or your 
tolerance to cold water high. The above assumes minimal contact with 
the water. Extended immersion (during rock play or surf) is most often 
addressed by dry-suits. I paddle weekly in southern Maine if you want 
to get together while you are here.

Jed

On Thursday, Jun 26, 2003, at 09:24 US/Eastern, PaddleWise wrote:

> Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 18:23:26 -0400
> From: jwd_at_acm.org
> Subject: [Paddlewise] July paddling in Maine -- paddlewear suggestions
>
> It looks like I'll be fortunate enough to do a bunch of paddling in
> Maine over the upcoming month.  This will include day paddles in areas
> from Portland (in the south) to Rockland (in the north).  Some
> instruction will be in the mix, along with rescue and rough water
> practice.
>
> I'm having a bit of a hard time getting a handle on the best set of
> paddling gear to bring along with me (or purchase, if not already in
> the paddling closet).  Water temps are around 57-59 F at that time,
> judging from what I've been told and from the buoy data off shore from
> Portand.  Air temps are likely to be in the 70s.
>
> Any suggestions on a set of paddlewear to bring along with me?
>
> TIA ...

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