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WINTER 2000 - TAMPA, FLORIDA USA
 Brrr...
It's definitely getting chilly this time of year. Ok, maybe it's
not really all that cold here in Tampa, but much of the United
States is under a big blanket of snow. Besides being conducive
for skiing and snowboarding, winter months present opportunities
for the paddler. For those living in Northern climates where lakes,
rivers and (heaven forbid) the saltwater freeze over, paddling
may be limited to traveling to warmer climates. However, if you
are lucky enough to have open water and the proper equipment,
you may want to dust off the boat on those warm winter days.
A few notes about cold weather (and cold water) paddling: Dress
for the water temperature, not the air temperature. Make sure
your head, hands, and other extremities are well protected. Wear
clothes in layers that you can take off or put on as conditions
change. If you begin the perspire while paddling, slow down and
rest. Make sure you select clothing that has the ability to retain
warmth, even when damp. There are a number of good synthetic or
wool garments that will meet your paddling needs. If the water
and air temperatures are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, you will
want to invest a wet suit or dry suit.
Of course, there is another way to paddle during the winter months
and easily limit your risk of hypothermia. It involves visiting
the sub-tropical latitudes of Florida and the Caribbean.
Come on down, we'd love to see you on the water.
Ed Schessl
FloridaKayaker@gmail.com
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