Should i go in a kayak in winter time?

Question

Should i go in a kayak in winter time?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Sure.  Make sure you have the proper clothing.  I kayak year round and wear a fleece layer and a polypropylene layer with a dry top.  On the bottom, I wear a pair of wool socks, fleece tights and shorts.  You may also want a pair of neoprene gloves or pogies (oven mitts on your paddle) to keep your hands warm. I'm a whitewater kayaker so I'm rolling and getting wet a lot. I stay warm for a couple of hours and then head home for a hot bath and a cup of cocoa.  You can always find a kayaking trip abroad in the winter and bask in the tropical sunshine!

Since I know there are added risks with the colder water, I always leave a note on my dry erase calendar that says where I'm going or call a family member and tell them where I'll be.

Happy Paddling!

Answer 3

you may freeze your *** off but why not

Answer 4

I have and it wasnt a walk in the park. I was in Alaska on a 14 mile kayaking trip. Dont wear cotton, it holds water. wear fleece and wool. wool socks work too. If you are just doing a day trip then you should be fine without a spray skirt but I like to take one just in case. Also take a couple blankets and wrap up your legs.

Answer 5

That depends on where are you kayaking. If the water body is frozen into  ice you can do some jogging instead of kayaking.

Else you can go in a closed kayak that is centrally heated.

Else go at 12pm, to soothe things a little bit.

No one said you should not, but at your own risk of freezing or atleast catching a cold