I am saying that this is the level of advice CURRENTLY given to the general boating public. I believe we can do better! http://www.sj-r.com/features/x1254723993/Take-steps-to-protect-yourself-from -the-cold Chuck Sutherland *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Minimal info at best, though at least the article makes a connection between wearing a PFD and cold-shock breathing difficulties. As well, a wet suit IS mentioned. And I liked the part about practicing canoe recovery drills in a warm pool in Winter. Chuck Sutherland - a voice in the wilderness...the cold wilderness! DL Chuck said: I am saying that this is the level of advice CURRENTLY given to the general boating public. I believe we can do better! http://www.sj-r.com/features/x1254723993/Take-steps-to-protect-yourself-from -the-cold Chuck Sutherland *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I think that trying to convince a canoist to wear a wet suit might be a tad difficult. I've started to recommend the NRS "HydroSkin" products to people who don't seem likely to wear thermal protection apparel. I'm not sure if anyone else is making it but I bought one of their long-sleeve HydroSkin shirts at their "bargain loft" in Moscow last year and I find it comfortable for Fall/Spring days (or a Summer day on Puget Sound). This is the NRS band name for a very thin neoprene-like material with a fleece lining. The fleece takes away most of the "clammy" feel of neoprene and the material is so thin that it's not objectionable (at least not to me). They make "pants" in this material too as well as short-sleeve and vest tops. The prices are low enough to attract canoists and kayak-fishermen. These won't offer anything close to what a farmer-john and a dry-top (or a drysuit) will in terms of thermal protection in cold water but they beat the heck out of cotton shirts and jeans. I'd love to see Chuck (or anyone) do a test on outerwear like this in order to get a good feel for what protection they do offer. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA www.nwkayaking.net On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 9:16 PM, Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote: > Minimal info at best, though at least the article makes a connection > between > wearing a PFD and cold-shock breathing difficulties. As well, a wet suit IS > mentioned. And I liked the part about practicing canoe recovery drills in a > warm pool in Winter. > > Chuck Sutherland - a voice in the wilderness...the cold wilderness! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
G'day, Some unusually foggy conditions here a few days ago, with a 20 knot north east sea breeze forecast for about midday turning to a strong southerly in the evening as a front moved in. We set off along the coast bearing northeast along the cliffs and hoping to sail back with the wind. There was a dense sea fog, varying between about 50 metres to 100 metres visibility and mainly extending along the coast. It didn't clear until about 2pm. Unusual for Sydney. The fog was formed by the gentle, warm north east wind blowing over the cooler waters and the sea breeze didn't rise much above 5 knots. We guessed that the lack of wind was caused by the fog reflecting sunlight so the land didn't get a chance to warm. Does that sound plausible? I was a bit surprised because I don't think the fog extended much more than ten or so kilometres and wouldn't have expected such a small area to have so great an effect. We missed the chance for a good sail but well worth the trip for the exercise of tracking along the coast and across headlands without much in the way of visual cues. Quite tricky crossing from North Head to South Head at flood tide as we didn't want to be pushed too far into the harbour with all its holiday traffic. All the best. PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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