Rich : Fishing Forum Posts

"The American Canoe Association recommends wearing protective insulating gear if the temperature of the water you're paddling is 60 degrees or colder, or if the water and air temperature combined add up to less than 120 degrees. "

I enjoy the comments and read the links as well. The above statement was at one of the links and I had to comment on the BAD information. The 120 degree rule is bad advice that most kayakers have figured out. It doesn't matter how warm the air is if you end up in the water the only temperature that matters is the water. The below link is the best advice I've found concerning cold water.

http://www.coldwatersafety.org/nccwsRules3.html