Name: Cold Water Shakeout
Start: 2024-12-07T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T13:00:00-05:00

[Winter is Coming !!! (click here)](https://youtu.be/VNGIcrwrVYQ?si=0B86e5Idsin6PM11&t=691)

So, time to either put on your traveling shoes and search out some warmer waters or stay & embrace our coldwater North Atlantic reality here.

If snowbirding isn't in the cards then there's no better way to prepare to be a safe, year-round paddler than by joining us at [the Dinghy Shop](https://maps.app.goo.gl/p3dkr3avPQ9puJ7s7) for NACK's annual cold water shakeout.

Bring down your full winter paddling kit to check it all out in a controlled, safe environment; close to shore with the support of your fellow experienced NACK paddlers.

A lot of variables & things to seriously consider when dealing with cold water.
try a wet exit with & without a neoprene hood. Maybe take off your gloves for a few minutes whilst out of your boat to see how quickly your ability to push a VHF button or even hold onto a deckline steadily becomes compromised.

Swimming unexpectedly in Dec or Jan is the absolute worst time to realize your drysuit fabric, zipper or seals have failed. Or that your flawless summer cowboy/girl scramble has become hopelessly complicated & unsuccessful in a bulky drysuit. Or that your freshly rigged perimeter deck lines are too snug to grab with neo mitts or gloves.
Maybe consider switching to a solid foam paddlefloat if you paddle alone & paddlefloat is your go-to self rescue.

Here's **[a quick checklist Paul V had put](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14qIZVz8jPqUMoPC-mSgp7VSRB7laxP8t/view?usp=drive_link)** out a while back of some important things for us to consider as we head into this new season.

Woodburning stove will be crackling & shop upstairs will be open for any needed replacement items like gloves or booties or whatever.

As for the hot chocolate & [other onshore extras](https://photos.app.goo.gl/zMm8veE6oTwWAt3Q9), details are still TBD so keep an eye on this page.

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