Ep. 12 Cold Water Safety Survival Guide with Moulton Avery the National Center for Cold Water Safety

The Lake Erie Kayak Anglers Podcast

Ep. 12 Cold Water Survival Guide with Moulton Avery Today we chat with Moulton Avery, Founder and Director for the National Center for Cold Water Safety. Moulton shares the Cold Hard Facts about the dangers of cold water and how to properly protect yourselves from the danger. This episode is Jam Packed with knowledge that every kayaker or boater should know. Fishing is LIFE!! But SAFETY comes first!! See ya on the water!! Important videos https://vimeo.com/529139413 https://vimeo.com/653267238 Hurricane Riders - https://youtu.be/DwRXUj8MUFg Cold Water Resources: Coldwatersafety.org - Packed full of Cold Water facts, how to prepare, choosing the proper gear, many first hand experiences with Cold Water emergencies, and much more Five Golden Rules For over twenty-five years, paddlers have been told to "wear a wetsuit or drysuit" when paddling on cold water. There's nothing wrong with that advice, but it sure leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Cold water temperatures can vary by 40F (22C) degrees or more. What kind of gear should you get? How can you tell whether it will really keep you warm? The 5 Golden Rules of Cold Water Safety are your roadmap through this jungle. While each rule is important in its own right, it's the combination of all five that allows you to build a strong cold water safety net. Click on the links below for detailed information: 1) Always Wear Your PFD 2) Always Dress For The Water Temperature 3) Field-Test Your Gear 4) Swim-Test Your Gear Every Time You Go Out 5) Imagine The Worst That Could Happen and Plan For It Important Links: What is Cold Water? - http://www.coldwatersafety.org/WhatIsCold.html Why is cold water DANGEROUS? - http://www.coldwatersafety.org/nccwsRules3.html Myths and misconceptions - http://www.coldwatersafety.org/nccwsRules3.html Cold Water Safety Gear - Cold Water Paddling Gear Chuck Earls Cold Water Safety Playlist on Youtube - Cold Water Kayak Safety: Kokatat Drysuit Swim Test Cold Water Kayak Safety : What to wear under your drysuit Winter kayaking: How to put on a drysuit Cold Water Kayak Safety: Get back on your yak wearing layers and a drysuit. Lake Erie Kayak Anglers Kayak self rescue and Re-entry: How to get back in when you fall out Kayak fishing in icy conditions: What you need to know!