I have a similar question - What clothing would be the equivalent of a wetsuit? ie what layers would provide the same or similar warmth?
Even with swimming I keep warm enough in the winter. All the layers are fairly thin and the polypro top in particular does not hold water so you don't get that heavy.
I would never go back to a drysuit as find them far too restrictive in the boat for me and I get colder quicker in a drysuit than in my layers.
No idea on the water temperature - UK south coast in Feb feels freezing to me.
Hey folks! I'm looking for a garment or combination of garments that I could wear with my hikers as an alernative to wearing a wetsuit(I hate the things!). Preferably a few layers that would be suitable to wear year-round. I've been looking at Rooster.com and they seem to have some good clothing e.g. The 'Hot top' and 'Polypro top'. What do you guys wear instead of a wetsuit? Has anyone worn the rooster garments? Any ideas?All help much appreciated!
I have a similar question - What clothing would be the equivalent of a wetsuit? ie what layers would provide the same or similar warmth?
On another psycho note... i found that if I dress a bit less thoroughly I tend to sail better because the consequences of a screw up are more severe. That mindset kept me "skinny thing up" for most of my season.
skinny thing being your dagger board?
and if it is don't you want it down?
Keep in mind that wet suits come in many different flavors as well... there are separate top halves, overalls (Farmer John/Jane) etc and several different thicknesses available if that works better for you (I've never worn anything but swim shorts and a t shirt on a boat - but I'm a diver too).