On 11-Jan-2005, "sparks" wrote:

Probably the best thing to do is wait until spring. We were going to go on a
resevoir in western Indiana. It is supposed to be 25 degrees this
weekend...god knows what the wind will be like. I want to play it safe... I
appreciate everyones enthusiastic advice...I knew I came to the right place
to ask!!

See you all in warmer weather!

You're wimping out based on bad advice. I know lots of paddlers who go out
in winter without drysuits. Experience, preparation and care matter more
than clothes.

Mike