[Paddlewise] Monotonous Weather

Melissa,

Since you lived in So Cal for a while, then you know the easiest job in the
world is to be meteorologist here. The forecast for today is the same as
yesterday and the same as tomorrow's will be. <gr>

Actually, I consider where you live to be Kayak Mecca and am very jealous. I
have a 10 mile drive to the coast, so I don't get to hear the surf or the
waves.

Although we do have some interesting places to paddle, they don't compare to
Washington. Then we also have the problem of how to dress. Although the air
temps were in the low 80's, the water temp is in the low to mid 50's.

Beginners get tempted not to dress for immersion, because they get so hot.
It is a good reason to learn how to do rotary cooling. Wetsuits get very hot
in this weather and dry suits can be unbearable unless you plan to spend a
lot of time in the water.

Take care and enjoy where you're at, I'm jealous.

Steve
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