[Craig T]

Thanks guys. I think I'll go look at closed tops today.

I have a feeling paddling the smooth harbor channels will soon bore the s#!t out of me, not to mention the smell and sheen of diesel fuel on the water. I really want to get out with the porpoise and and sea bird and cover some distance.

With a vest, I could make a 1/2 mile swim to the shore if I got into any trouble and couldn't get back in. The ocean never gets much colder than high 50s here, even in the dead of winter.

I suppose I need a dry suit for winter? More for the air than the water. How do you stay warm in winter? Nothing that can absorb H20 and get heavy I assume.