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it's been a weird summer for me - road construction ALL summer directly at the end of my driveway more or less kept me from trailering at all... I didn't want to pull my trailer through 8" to 10" of mud. so sadly, yesterday was my 1st sail of the year. quite windy and gusty, air temp was 55F, water temp probably similar. Michigan fall weather is here.
I had on Neoprene socks and simple sailing shoes (shoes provide no warmth) - but my feet/legs weren't ever really cold, even when standing in the water to rig/launch the boat.
I wore a shorty wetsuit (maybe 3/2mm), with a long sleeved rash guard underneath.
my gloves are a 3/4 finger style pair by Gill - maybe mostly leather, so not great for warmth once they get wet.
overall I wasn't that cold - the biggest issue was cold hands (the gloves) and when water spray hit me (a spray top or jacket might have helped).
I'm not looking to frostbite and I'm not a racer, so probably no need (or budget) for a dry suit - but what are some recommendations for extending the sailing season in the fall, or starting just a bit earlier in the spring? any favorite brands or price points?
I'm thinking of the following:
I had on Neoprene socks and simple sailing shoes (shoes provide no warmth) - but my feet/legs weren't ever really cold, even when standing in the water to rig/launch the boat.
I wore a shorty wetsuit (maybe 3/2mm), with a long sleeved rash guard underneath.
my gloves are a 3/4 finger style pair by Gill - maybe mostly leather, so not great for warmth once they get wet.
overall I wasn't that cold - the biggest issue was cold hands (the gloves) and when water spray hit me (a spray top or jacket might have helped).
I'm not looking to frostbite and I'm not a racer, so probably no need (or budget) for a dry suit - but what are some recommendations for extending the sailing season in the fall, or starting just a bit earlier in the spring? any favorite brands or price points?
I'm thinking of the following:
- Farmer John wetsuit
- dinghy spray top (or would a good rain jacket work?)
- better colder weather gloves (Neoprene?)
- any other tips?