RMSKC: Kayaking Information: Cold Weather Paddling

Cold Weather Paddling

RMSKC Penguin Paddle Trip Report: Ride the way-back machine and read about a cold weather paddle organized by RMSKC in 1997.
PaddleWise Discussion on Cold Weather Paddling: This discussion originally occurred on the PaddleWise mailing list, a semi-moderated mailing list established for discussion of all paddling related topics in all areas of the world.
Cold Water Workshop, by Dave Konz: An article from Salty Dog's Sea Kayaking webzine on training for cold weather.
I don't Paddle in the Winter, by Ken Fink: Another article from Salty Dog's Sea Kayaking webzine on cold weather paddling.
Life and Death Off Baffin Island by Doug Lloyd: An article from SeaKayaker magazine.
To Build A Fire, by Jack London: Short story by Jack London.

Mark Zen's Page for Hypothermia Fundamentals: Information on hypothermia from Mark Zen's Colorado Paddler's Resource web site.
Guide to Hypothermia And Cold Weather Injuries, by Rick Curtis: Physiology and treatment of hypothermia.
Cold Water Immersion, by John Browning: Information on winter "swimming".
Cold Weather Concerns, by John Browning: Information on hypothermia.
Off-Season Boating, Cold Shock and Hypothermia: More information on hypothermia.

Sea Kayaking in Cold Weather, Explore Magazine: Good discussion on clothing options.
Paddling Gear for New England Winters, by Don Gorski: An article from Sea Kayaker webzine describing one person's take on what to wear.

Information on techniques and equipment to help you to survive hypothermia.

Clearly written and illustrated instructions on how to put together and use a hypothermia survival kit.