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The following links are sites dealing with Hypothermia and other coldwater information. Also check our Literature & Brochures page for our 8 page Coldwater booklet.

Off-Season Boating, Cold Shock and Hypothermia: by Chuck Sutherland. This page was put together by Chuck Sutherland. Chuck is one of the leaders in the paddling community. Including are recent cold water related accident reports.

Hypothermia-ca.com. The name says it all. This is the best site dealing with hypothermia. Very detailed up to date information. Links to many other hypothermia sites.

Hypothermia.org. This web site  that is strictly educational about hypothermia.

Princeton University Center for Outdoor Activity. Good easy to read information with nice graphics.

Cold Injuries - from NOLS Wilderness First Aid. An excerpt from NOLS Wilderness First Aid: Chapter 9, Cold Injuries. Very good information, but you should buy the book.

Hypothermia Information. Ohio Department of Natural Resources page dealing with coldwater boating.

Hypothermia can happen to anyone. The Mayo Clinic covers the basics of hypothermia. Not geared to people in the wilderness or on boats. Covers some information not found on the other sites.

Survival in Cold Water: Hypothermia Prevention. University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program. Single page site with good charts and the basic information. One of the best laid out sites.

Transport Canada, Survival in Cold Waters: Detailed and up to date information.

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