What is the water tempature you are sailing in? Are you wearing the PFD "in/under" the drysuit because it "Bulks" you up holding more heat? Ex: birds "fluff" up to help stay warm.

I compete in closed course bouys races and "big boat" open course distance races.

My "Lifejacket" has pockets that in I keep: several sm shackles & clevispins w/rings, a Pocketknife/multi-tool, sm flashlight, BIC Lighter & money in a watertight container, and my cellphone in ziplocs baggies. My basic "emergency kit" ... On the jacket I have at the shoulder, a spare/back-up watch, and a PERSONAL SAFETY STROBE.

If this was "in " the drysuit how would I access these items when one is floating around ,,, just a bobbing up and down ... in cold water!!! I ain't opening that watertight zipper .. no I ain't!!!

I'll wear my PFD on the outside ...

Karl: Size the suit large enough to "layer up" and don't forget the BOOTIES!!! If your feet are cold you are miserable!!!

HarryMurphey
H18mag/#9458, Fleet54, Div11
P19mx w/spin /#86, CRAC