Aye, and even at the temps in Scotland, you'll not last long enough for the
rescue services to actually get to you before you're likely to be dead.

Don't go alone - and don't go out in conditions beyond your ability to
cope - all the paddle floats in the world won't save you in conditions that
have put you in the water in the first place. Competent mates and the
knowledge of how to get back in the boat might.


wrote in message
oups.com...
(Snip) Water temp in Scotland and the greater UK is much more hospitable
than
here. The UK has less coast line and more rescue facilities than we
could ever hope for.
The environment is a little different.
Alex