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The Basics of Dressing for Cold Weather Paddling

3/7/2023

 
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Author- Danny Mongno of NRS
A note from the author: "So many “educational” reads end up really being an opinion piece.  So, I wanted to be up front, yes… this is another opinion piece. Many paddlers have a system that works for them and they are entitled to their opinion as well. There is no FACT that one method works better than another. This piece will draw from my lengthy, 30 year experience in the paddle sports industry and as a paddler. So, I feel there is some good stuff in here to make you a more informed paddler, on this topic." 

Cold water paddling, Safety first. What to know before we go

So, to start this piece, we must first identify the primary purpose. Staying alive when you are exposed to cold water. Certainly, discussions roll on about performance wear and sun wear and they are also important. But at the end of the day hypothermia can set in within 5 minutes in the water temps we see in the Northeast in Spring, Fall and Winter.  Along with the medical challenges of hypothermia alone, its biggest threat is that it greatly increases your chance of drowning. We realize who the audience of this piece will be, good natured, outdoors people who want to enjoy the quiet of nature in the offseason or perhaps to stretch their training season. So yes, there are points on how different clothing options perform. But as a community, we must address the very serious risks that we face paddling in cold temps. So, before we get too deep into apparel options, let’s look at some easy things we can add to our cold weather paddling routine to decrease the likely hood of getting in danger.

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Six key questions to help you select the right solo canoe or a kayak

1/25/2023

 
In this post we explore the common themes that arise when we are helping customers select the right boat for them.  To newer paddlers it often seems like canoes and kayaks perform a similar purpose and that either one could be suitable for a paddling trip.  In some ways this is true but there are many important differences and it’s likely you will have a preference for one or the other, depending on what you are planning.  Let’s explore this and other considerations a bit further to help you get to the right decision.  There’s a vast selection of solo canoes and kayaks available but for this article we are focused on flatwater paddling craft (rather than whitewater, fishing etc.).  ​

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  • STORE
    • Online Store
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  • RENTAL
    • Canoe Rentals
    • Kayak Rentals
    • SUP Rentals
    • Pack Canoe Rentals
    • Paddling Equipment Rentals
    • Camping Equipment Rentals
    • Vacation Rental Delivery
  • TRIPS
  • INSTRUCTION
    • Canoe Instruction
    • Kayak instruction
    • SUP Instruction
  • Paddling Routes
    • St Regis Area
    • Saranac River Drainage
    • Raquette River drainage
    • Bog River, Little Tupper, & Lake Lila
    • North Flow - Saranac River drainage
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • FAQ
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Terms and Policies
    • Assumption of Risk Form