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Apparel
Preparing for time on the water starts with the right apparel. Frigid water demands a wetsuit or dry suit and some cozy base layers. Summer boating is more enjoyable with a great pair of board shorts, built for the river, and a quick-drying UPF 50+ shirt.
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