What to Wear Kayaking in Door County (Month by Month)
The wardrobe question we get most often: “What should I wear?” The honest answer depends on the month, the wind, and whether you’re going to commit to getting wet or fight it. After 23 years of watching guests show up in jeans and flip-flops at the launch, here’s the version that actually works, broken out by month. Universal rules first Five things that apply every month: No cotton. Cotton holds water, stays cold, and gets heavy. Synthetic athletic gear, polyester, nylon, merino wool, anything quick-dry. The cheap fast-dry shirt from a sporting goods store works fine. Skip jeans entirely. Shoes that won’t fall off. Paddling shoes, water sandals with heel straps, old running shoes you don’t mind getting wet, neoprene booties in cold months. Anything without a heel strap (flip-flops, slides, slip-ons) is wrong. Pre-applied sunscreen. The water reflects light…