Frank wrote:
Speaking strictly in terms of flotation, I gotta go with Granny Rosie
on this one; a full-thickness wetsuit provides tons of flotation. It is
not, however, a PFD.

Agreed. Thick wetsuits tend to make one float legs-up.


... It is also, IMO, not really good as foul weather
gear, except for short periods, like maybe Wednesday night
round-the-buoy racing. Even then, it's less comfortable and more
restrictive than some nice pile clothing under Gore-Tex outerwear.

Well, the wetsuit makes great foul weather gear in it's own right. The
problem is getting it on & off, and it's habitability for more than a
few hours. Plus, it presumes one will be wet, which is less desirable
than staying dry.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King