On Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:33:51 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

10 degree weather, and there's always somebody dressed like a bear
heading out in a boat to go feeeshing. falling in and getting wet is
one thing, then trying to cliomb back in a boat with soggy winter
clothing is another, not counting the very cold air driving chill to
the bone.

The CG report makes a good point about the shock effect of going into
cold water. I got capsized into 35 degree water when I was a teenager
and it was like getting hit in the chest with a sledge hammer. It
took all the self control I could muster to hold onto the boat and
catch a breath - lucky to be here today.