Here is a girl’s point of view.

If there is wind, the air temp is 60 or below, and the water is below 70 degrees, I can guarantee you that I could not be persuaded that “it's still romantic and fun to sail through the cold weather”, unless of course I was wearing a dry suit.

Seriously though. If you are serious about cold water sailing, I’d go for the dry suit.

Most men, including my skipper, are perfectly content sailing with a wet suit with a spray suit or spray top overtop, in colder weather. But I can attest that that gear would never cut it for most women.

Once we get cold, we get cranky. And you know what happens then. Besides, the best part about sailing with a dry suit on is when you get back to shore and peel out of it you are totally dry – no standing around shivering.

Be smart – get the dry suit! And make it a Goretex one.



Tracie

Hobie Tiger 942