[quote=catmodding]We sail all seasons , in fact we went out yesterday;
Wind 5 beaufort (19 knts)
Watertemp 3 degrees Celsius ( 37 F)
Airtemp 9 degrees Celsius ( 48 F)
Windchill factor 0 degr C ( 32 F)
The modern dry-suits are not uncomfortable any-more, my suit has
latex socks and is 100% waterproof. Under the suit was one layer
of thermo-underwear and 2 layers of thick fleece .
8mm neoprene boots , 5mm gloves from a kite-surf shop and
a thick wool hat completes my cold water gear.
Even was completely in the water for almost 5 minutes due to a
stupid manoeuvre and was feeling quit comfortable temp-wise.
Wetsuits are used in the summer, a 3mm shorty when the weather
is really good. 21 degr C ( 70 degr F).
And a 4mm longjohn for medium weather.
When airtemp drops under 15 degr C (59 degr F) I always use
the dry-suit with a simple T-shirt and jogging-pants.
There are thicker wetsuits available 5.5 mm, but they are not
very comfy.
Another consideration is how long you're sailing in one haul,
Chancing clothes after 3 hours plus in a thick wetsuit is like
waking up in your bath-tub after you fell asleep in it.
While a dry-suit is more of a hassle getting out of it, your
skin likes it better.
And always remember catsailing is a wet sport while you're
out of the water, so windchill-factor is a consideration.
For dry-suits, look at the kitesurfers sites, these are designed
for maximum manoeuvrability and protection.
Greetings from a cold, wet and windy Netherlands
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