Hypothermia Prevention for Sailors (Layering Explained)

Hypothermia can happen faster than most sailors think—especially when you’re wet, the wind is up, and you stop moving. In this video we cover hypothermia through real experience, then break down a simple, practical system for staying warm on the water: layering. You’ll learn how the base layer + fleece insulation + waterproof shell work together by trapping warm air, why wet clothing steals heat, and why sailors say “cotton kills” (cotton stays damp and keeps pulling heat from your body). We also discuss dry suits for dinghy sailing and why insulation and core warmth still matter even with a dry suit. Looking for boat shoes or boating apparel check out Team One Newport - https://www.team1newport.com Trying to become a better boater check out NauticEd - https://www.nauticed.org 00:00 - Hypothermia 00:21 - Real Hypothermia Story (Loss of Function) 00:37 - Caution with Warming up in Shower 00:50 - How to Prevent Hypothermia (Layering System) 01:56 - “Cotton Kills” Explained (Moisture + Heat Loss) 03:23 - Cold Water Reality (Even With a Dry Suit) 04:05 - Protect Your Core Temperature #sailing #sailinggear #boating #hypothermia