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Generally, if the outside temperature and the water temperature add up to less than 100, hypothermia is possible. The easiest prevention method, of course, is to stay off the water, but I paddle year-round. In general, when paddling in cold water/weather, it’s wise to keep to the nearby streams that you know already, and save the explorations of more exotic places for warmer conditions.

Keep your cold-weather trips modest in length and time, and try to find another romantic fool who wants to be on the water, so that you’re not paddling alone. Like any cold-weather activity outdoors, you’ll want to dress in layers, and choose clothing made from moisture-resistant materials. It’s always a good idea to pack a change of clothes inside a dry bag stowed inside your boat. When it comes to cold-weather paddling, this is critical. I’ve been dumped a couple times on wintertime trips, and having a new outfit to change into was the best thing since bread got sliced—and it probably saved my life.