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It was a cold day, about 1 degree C (33 F) , with a wind chill of several degrees.  The wind blew on and off, but for the most part I was fairly well protected from the worst of it. The day was alternately sunny and cloudy, but a great day to be  on the water.

Multiple layers proved successful- thermal, skivvy (turtleneck) t shirt, hoodie , life jacket and spray jacket  were the go. Two pairs of socks and gloves almost did the trick, but after a couple of hours, the extremities were chilly,so I broke out my recent acquisition -hand and toe warmers.

Looking Back to Alexander Ave Bridge

Water Level Gauge

These were unbelievable. Open them to the air and they start an exothermic reaction which lasts for hours. Both my fingers and toes were thawed and warmed to a delightful level. Tooooo good!.

Saw a couple of others on the canal, a Dad and his son  training for the Olympics. They were in sliver thin boats with the most powerful looking paddles I have seen; carbon fibre like mine, but with a scoop angle that  was amazing.
I was out for just over 3 1/2 hours .  The canal is such a boon in windy weather- safe and protected- just a bit of drive out into Jersey, but its all good.