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    Posted: 27 Dec 12 at 10:37pm

Officially the rule at most (all?) clubs on Thames Water (and other?) is full wetsuits or drysuits only from the start of October till the start of April (if I remember the insanity correctly). Technically long john/layer combinations are against this badly written rule, and a right @r53hole could protest someone for not complying.

It is is farcical- for instance, last year (2011) at the b14/cherub nationals in October the air temperature was over 25 degrees C. enforcing the rule would have been downright dangerous.
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Thank you Al, that's worth knowing, so rather than trying to beat that absurd ten minute handicap advantage he has over me, i shall simply protest him for being underdressed, maybe get him with ungentlemanly conduct as well what's that rule No?
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My son is planning on racing his Radial wearing PolyPros, Raceskin, Hot Top, Hikers and Aqua Fleece. Is it reasonable to assume that this is equivalent to 'full wetsuit' for the purposes of the clothing rule?
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Gareth - it was fine for the 4.7 Y&D Squad training there last winter. The rule is designed to stop people sailing in shortys etc.  Personally I think Darwin has it right. LOL

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Originally posted by GarethT

My son is planning on racing his Radial wearing PolyPros, Raceskin, Hot Top, Hikers and Aqua Fleece. Is it reasonable to assume that this is equivalent to 'full wetsuit' for the purposes of the clothing rule?


boots and a hat, and perhaps gloves ?
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Originally posted by getafix

Originally posted by GarethT

My son is planning on racing his Radial wearing PolyPros, Raceskin, Hot Top, Hikers and Aqua Fleece. Is it reasonable to assume that this is equivalent to 'full wetsuit' for the purposes of the clothing rule?


boots and a hat, and perhaps gloves ?
 
Of course, and a neck gaiter too. I was just thinking of equivalence in the event that someone takes it upon themself to strictly police that particular rule.
 
 
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Originally posted by GarethT

 
Of course, and a neck gaiter too. I was just thinking of equivalence in the event that someone takes it upon themself to strictly police that particular rule.
 
 
 
WHAT???!!!!
ARE YOU MAD????
 
ONE OF THESE????????
 
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LOL
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Certainly keeps you warm!
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Amazing what you can achieve with a plastic model and some tommy K
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