Newbie trial in cold water with Tempest

@Guideboatguy said:
The poster asked this question two years ago and has not been back since. While discussion of this topic is always pertinent, addressing the OP as if he’s right here and listening hardly seems appropriate.

Others can learn from this post even if OP is gone.

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@snoshoe62 said:
Dry Suit
I just read a post that someone on lake Michigan tipped over and they never found him a couple weeks ago so Ill look for a deal on a suit, if I cant find one Ill be patient and wait it out. This river don’t compare to the weather that day on Lake Michigan…45 mph winds, etc… but I can think of better ways to die so Ill wait it out. Im on the Lake Huron side but cold is cold. Thanks for your input

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@PaddleDog52 said:

@Guideboatguy said:
While discussion of this topic is always pertinent, addressing the OP as if he’s right here and listening hardly seems appropriate.

Others can learn from this post even if OP is gone.

And what did I say? ( “While discussion of this topic is always pertinent,…” )

When I began paddling, experienced paddlers told me that there are two kinds of paddlers, those who have had to swim and those who will have to swim. The message: Dress for immersion.