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After A Cold Paddle - Getting Warm Again

Initial Rewarming
- Warm Water Trick
- Warm Coat - Paddling Parkas, Fleece Ponchos
  - Put something on right after you get out of the water
  - SurfFur Water Parka not inexpensive but very practical in colder climates. If you have a group for a volume order they have given group discounts in the past.
  - If you aren't changing into dry clothes, this parka or poncho will keep your car seat from getting wet
- Warm drink - soup, cocoa, etc. in a thermos will help warm you up
Getting Out Of Your Paddling Gear - if you are going to change 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 some that warm robe or poncho you already put on for privacy.
  - Some robes like Surffur are built to assist changing clothes - roomy enough for clothes changes and providing holes in outer pockets to allow inside access.