dry suits, wet suits, what to wear?

All great tips - the dry pants with built in socks look great - wonder where they are sold in the States? I just joined the Hobie Island Club in Northern California - haven't heard anything from them yet but look forward to meeting and learning more. I like the idea of fishing from this platform - like a go kart on waves!
Understand there are various regattas - sounds like fun.

as long as we are covering the waterfront, how about the stretchy face shields/UV protectors - is there a type that works best (or should be avoided)? They look very sensible.

The face buffs should be won EVERY time your on the water. Everything on your body should be covered from feet to the top of your head. Get the buffs that provide SPF of 40 or above. Wear sun glasses and a hat. We all will age. The reckless will age faster.

Take it from this surviver of malignant melanoma.

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2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
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thanks for the tip Vetgam - congratulations on beating it! Do you wear thin covers for your hands similar to the face buffs? I see lots of pictures of this stuff from Southern hobienauts (Florida Keys, Australia), not so much for cooler climates.

As a surviver of 3 skin cancers, one melanoma, I cover up fairly completely. Here I am on one of our recent trips.



Keith

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Yes, the summer gloves are without fingertips and made of the same materials. There is a leather palm to the gloves..

Keith you have me beat! Pre cancerous conditions like Actinic Keratosis happen to almost all of us who spend this kind of time on the water. No need to find out about this stuff later.in life.

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2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis

Chekika, thanks for the photo. What is the temp of air and water? Do you get overheated with all that gear? (BTW, would be a perfect approach to robbing a bank - probably very few banks offshore however).

jh--we mostly sail/camp in the Florida "winter." Temperatures are usually not too hot. If it is hot, like in the spring or fall, then that is too much gear. In those conditions, I'll wear a long-sleeve T-shirt and long pants. Sun can kill you with skin cancer. Heat is uncomfortable, but usually bearable. In the wintertime, air temps can be from 60-high 70s Fahrenheit. Night temps are about 45-65 deg F.

Keith

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"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." A. Einstein

"Less is more" Anon

Jayhawk
I live in the bay area (concord), for the bay and freshwater I wear kokatat tempest pants and a dry top. For salt I wear a dry suit. As stated dry suits can be very hot. I like tempest pants and a dry top the best. I can't agree more, buff, hat and gloves. Two basil cells removed and an appointment later in the month for another. Mike

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Even in the peak of the Texas summer heat I wear the buff,hat and sun glasses. The wet ride keeps you cool. I wear lightweight Columbia long sleeve shirts and pants (no underware) all with SPF protection. This keeps me plenty cool. Everything allows for quick evaporation to create the comfort. Sorry to mention the lack of underware (tryng to upload pics), but this way I can dry off completely in 5 minutes once out of the water.

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2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis

Thank you all. I have also had a bunch of skin/so far benign cancers removed. Before buying the Tandem Island I had never even heard of a "buff," now I just ordered a pair for myself and my wife.

Hi Jayhawk,
Nor cal guy also. When I took a trip on Lake Powell last March, I wore breathable stocking foot waders, wading boots and a paddle top. It was a perfect combination in chilly conditions. I was able to pee while in the boat.
https://www.amazon.com/Caddis-Taupe-Aff ... breathable

Mattk, is there a zipper in those or do you unclip the suspenders and pull them down? I like these.

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2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis

Those are very cool waders! Can you compare to typical paddling pants? Were you paddling with them and do they actually breath?

There is no zipper. I just pull off the suspenders. When I was at Lake Powell the temp was between 40-60. and it was very comfortable. They do breath better than paddling pants but I think above 70 they might be too warm.