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After A Cold Paddle - Getting Warm Again

Initial Rewarming
- Warm Water Trick
- Warm Outerwear - Paddling Parkas, Fleece Ponchos, and warm hat
  - 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, a long parka or poncho can keep your car seat from getting wet
- 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. And go out and buy that electric car.
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 robe or poncho you already put on for privacy.
  - Some robes like Surffur are built to assist changing clothes - roomy enough for changing clothing and provide holes in outer pockets to allow inside access.