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Cold-Water Paddling Policy Cold Water Policy
To decrease the risk of hypothermia and cold shock, all paddlers who rent or demo boats from our rental locations are required to wear a wetsuit or drysuit when the water temperature is below 50°F. As of April 16, 2012 the water temperature at our Newton Boathouse is 60°F, and we do not anticipate requiring wetsuit use until the Fall.
Wetsuit rentals are available at our Newton Boathouse for $3, but quantities are limited; our smallest wetsuit is a kids' large. Wetsuits are not available at our other locations. Call
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When the water temperature is below 60°F, all paddlers are required to read Off-Season Boating, Cold Shock, and Hypothermia by Chuck Sutherland.
Paddlers are encouraged, but not required, to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures between 50°F and 60°F. For further information, we recommend our How to Dress for Cold Water Paddling guide.
Protecting Yourself
Cold-water paddlers should wear specialized clothing that will help delay or decrease the risk of hypothermia and cold shock. For more information on choosing clothing for cold-water paddling, read our How To Dress for Cold-Water Paddling guide.
Sea kayakers should keep in mind that ocean temperatures in the North Atlantic remain low for a significant portion of the summer. Visit the National Oceanographic Data Center for average coastal water temperatures across New England throughout the year.
Don't kid yourself — cold water is no joke!
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