Ep. 10 The day Cold Water almost took my life with Michael Paoletta

The Lake Erie Kayak Anglers Podcast

Ep. 10: Today we are going to take a trip back in time to October 2020, the day that cold water almost took another life. Thankfully Michael Paoletta survived and is willing to share his story to help teach others about the extreme dangers of cold water and allow others to learn from his first hand experience. We owe it to our loved ones to be as safe as possible while living our lives to the absolute fullest. You’re not going to want to miss this episode of the Lake Erie Kayak Angler’s Podcast!! Today’s Guest: Michael Paoletta Cold Water Resources: Coldwatersafety.org - Packed full of Cold Water facts, how to prepare, choosing the proper gear, many first hand experiences with Cold Water emergencies, and much more Five Golden Rules 1) Always Wear Your PFD 2) Always Dress For The Water Temperature 3) Field-Test Your Gear 4) Swim-Test Your Gear Every Time You Go Out 5) Imagine The Worst That Could Happen and Plan For It Important Links: What is Cold Water? - http://www.coldwatersafety.org/WhatIsCold.html Why is cold water DANGEROUS? - http://www.coldwatersafety.org/nccwsRules3.html Myths and misconceptions - http://www.coldwatersafety.org/nccwsRules3.html Cold Water Safety Gear - Cold Water Paddling Gear Chuck Earls Cold Water Safety Playlist on Youtube - Cold Water Kayak Safety: Kokatat Drysuit Swim Test Cold Water Kayak Safety : What to wear under your drysuit Winter kayaking: How to put on a drysuit Cold Water Kayak Safety: Get back on your yak wearing layers and a drysuit. Lake Erie Kayak Anglers Kayak self rescue and Re-entry: How to get back in when you fall out Kayak fishing in icy conditions: What you need to know! Someone went swimming today: Kayak safety Kokatat Supernova Hydrus Angler Semi-Dry Suit https://amzn.to/3dM1KsR NRS Chinook OS PFD (Life Jacket) - https://bit.ly/3w4KEyi If you enjoyed the show and would like to buy The Lake Erie Kayak Angler’s Podcast a coffee, you can do just that by clicking the link below! 🎣🎣 Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChuckEarls Host: Chuck Earls Website - Lakeeriekayakfishing.com Email - [e-mail]