Always Dress for Immersion (We're All Between Swims)

This Point Of View account shows the importance of choosing the right clothing when paddling.

No matter how calm the water looks, conditions can change in a moment. So If you’re going to be on the water, you need to be prepared to be in the water. Dress to stay dry, because we're all between swims.

When choosing the right clothes to wear for an outing, always keep in mind that:

• Wet clothes can get cold fast.
• Heavy clothes don't dry.
• Hypothermia hits quick.
• Dress to get dry.