===== After A Cold Paddle - Getting Warm Again =====

(credit: [[https://www.salmonbaypaddle.com/tips-on-staying-warm-before-and-after/|salmonbaypaddle]])

(This is all for folks who are not hypothermic - rewarming for folks who are in critical danger should be done with medical supervision)

  * **Initial Rewarming**
      * If possible, park your car so the side or end of the car where you change clothes is as protected from the wind as possible
      * [[:warm_water_trick|Warm Water Trick]]
      * Warm Outerwear - Paddling Parkas, Fleece Ponchos, and warm hat
        * Put something on right after you get out of the water
        * If you aren't changing into dry clothes, a [[:paddle_clothing#apres_ski|long poncho, parka or robe]] can keep your car seat from getting wet and keep you warmer.
      * Warm drink - soup, cocoa, etc. in a thermos will help warm you up
      * Additional snack - energy bar, etc. for quick energy boost to help body heat generation
      * Car idling used as a luxury isn't a great practice given climate change concern, but if you are really cold - crank up the car heater and get warm.
  * **Getting Out Of Your Paddling Gear - if you are going to change clothes before going home**
      * Bring a change of dry clothes in the car
      * Foam Pad to Stand on - warmer, more comfortable to stand on, protect the gear you are getting out of - keep your wetsuits clean, minimize wear from contact with rough surfaces
      * No Changing Room? you can use a towel or that warm paddle robe or poncho you already put on for privacy.
        * [[:paddle_clothing#apres_ski|Warm Robes]]