Flo is in Tassie for another two weeks. He told me he is down to his last sail!! Hard core conditions in Tasmania, one day I will sail with you guys just need to toughen up first

How cold is that water in summer? Still need a steamer?

The water in Summer really isn't that cold. I wear a spring suit most of the time but just a rashie if it is a warm day. In Winter it is a 5mm wetsuit and a hood and I find that reasonable good though the hands suffer a bit.

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Zed said..
How cold is that water in summer? Still need a steamer?

the best way to cook broccoli .......so yes

I think Tasmanian water is warmer than one might expect because of ocean currents

Summer sailing in 3/2 steamer or 3/2 short arm/legs is fine
5mm for winter
rashie and shorts sometimes on a hot day

It was great to sail with the Flo and good to see Buzzy trying to keep up........................everywhere that Flo went he was sure to go........just like Mary and the little lamb

I think we were all impressed and just a little bit jealous of how easy he made it look from duck tacks in the white water to mast high back loops in no wind