Wetsuit layering

Sometimes gloves aren't just for warmth- one Musto sailor at last years march skiff open at Rutland din't wear gloves on the Saturday (he'd forgotten them), his hands bled.

Originally posted by A Seabadger Fraggle - In those temperatures still nothing on yoyr hands?

Just not hardcore enough to ditch the gloves

It really is very flexible kit.  Make sure you get it all fitting well, needs to be fairly snug so prevent any lower layers creasing up and annoying you.  I really don't find it movement limiting (whereas I hated my drysuit for preventing me moving around in the laser when I had one years ago). 

remember that because you is a dinghy sailor, you're like well loaded.  So you'll pay more through sailing retail channels than others for very similar, and quite often, inferior kit.  I've owned two singlelined wetsuits now - one by Pryde (an Elite) and another by Ion - they are SO much warmer than any other suit I've used, but I guess you'd need to be careful of snagging.  UK built Spartan are also supposed to be very good- although I'd have thought you'd be too hot, even in the most brutal inland temps. 

Edited by rogue - 30 Jan 12 at 4:02pm

I use the layering systems for winter sailing.  At this time of year I tend to be in Rooster Polypro legs and top, SEA Winter Hot top, Hikers, Gill Winter Thermal Top, Neoprene socks, polypro socks and a hat.  For when it gets really cold I have a Neil Pryde Race Skin to add to the layers.