How to Dress for Cold Weather Paddling

Are you tempted by those blue skies but intimidated by that zippy bite to the air? For those of us clutching at the memories of our mild autumn, we can still squeeze the last drops out the paddling season (or even plow right through to spring), provided we know just how to dress for it.

Before the snow starts to fall and the ice sheets begin to form, get yourself geared up for a last hurrah on your kayak or sup board. A five millimeter farmer john style wetsuit with jacket will do nicely. Add a splash top, skirt, neoprene boots, gloves and a hood and you will find yourself perfectly toasty and not too bulky under that p.f.d. Once you have discovered the joys of paddling in the cool, quiet months of the off season, invest in year round adventuring with a paddling specific dry suit. Layered over fleece undergarments, these provide the ultimate in dry warmth. Neoprene keeps you warm by warming a thin layer of water between the fabric and your skin. The dry suit relies on strong seals to keep the water out altogether.

Always remember, the risk of hypothermia is very real, and anyone can succumb quickly. Never test the bounds of your paddling capabilities, your preparedness, or the conditions. It is crucial to use the utmost caution this time of year. That being said, it is very possible to (smartly) enjoy paddling on the outskirts of the season, or even year round, here on the Cape. Feel free to contact us for more information. All of the gear mentioned is, of course, available at the store!


Note Santa's lack of kayak skirt, gloves, and p.f.d. He is unprepared for the conditions!

Specialized Bicycles at Cape Cod Sea Sports

Jeff Craddock and the Sea Sports team are pleased to announce Sea Sports as the new Mid Cape Specialized Bicycle retailer.



 We offer the complete line from kids' balance bikes to top shelf S-Works road and mountain bikes. The store also has an extensive selection of Specialized accessories including saddles, saddle bags, helmets, clothing, tires, tubes, tape, grips, water bottles, cages etc... You can see some of our showrooms above and to the left. Check out the previous blog post for some pictures of the renovations and additions to our bike department.  

We offer full service including sales, service, and bike fittings. Every bike comes professionally fit with a 30 day bike fit guarantee. Check us out for Specialized or our other great brands, Cannondale and Fuji.

Let's Talk about Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

We hope you all have a wonderful week with your families. Here are a few reasons why the Sea Sports family is thankful this autumn.

1. Our Customers: We have enjoyed a busy fall here at the store, and we have all of you to thank for that! We are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through Christmas.

2. Our Team: Special thanks to Tom Craddock for his beautiful rennovation work in our showroom. Also we are thankful for the new addition of Dusty Adams, a former professional athlete with forty years of experience in the bike industry.

3. Our Brands: We are pleased to announce the addition of Specialized Bicycles to our product line. We have a selection of everything, from children's balance bikes to top of the line S-Works road and mountain bikes.

 4. Small Business Saturday November 24: We are excited by the widespread support for the Shop Small movement, especially during the holiday season. We encourage all of you to support your favorite local Cape merchants this Small Business Saturday, holiday season, and all year long. We will have some special offers as well as holiday goodies to get you in the spirit!

5. Cape Cod: We are happy to live in such a beautiful place where we can enjoy paddling, cycling, and scuba right out our back doors. Here is Kelly trying out one of the original style kayaks at Plimoth Plantation.