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Clothing for cold weather sailing
I sail on a large Northern lake. There are many days when all I need
is shorts and a T shirt. There are also days when that sort of dress would be a bit inappropriate. My boat is a 21 foot weekender. I'm not concerned with sinking, but there is always a possibility of going into the water. I live on the shore of the lake and intend to have my boat in the water as soon as the ice is gone. I see no reason why I can't sail just because it's 32 degrees and raining. Not as many water skiers and Sea-doo's to dodge on those days. I've never owned any sort of foul weather boating gear and would appreciate some advice on what is practical before I make any purchases. There is a wide choice of gear available with prices to match. At the lower end is this paddlers jacket in the $200 range http://www.kokatat.com/product_detail.asp?code=tta At the other end is this jacket that's nearly $800 http://www.pineapplesails.com/musto/...1647jacket.htm I don't mind spending money on products that are worth their value. Is a jacket like the $200 one adequate for cold weather sailing or is it worth considering the $800 price range? I would expect on a really cold day I would still need additional layers of clothing with either jacket as well as suitable gloves, boots and pants. Sailing is the bottom line. What do I need to get out there and sail in reasonable comfort while the rest are hiding indoors? LdB |
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