The reason we all look so colorful out there is because we're all wearing drysuits. They have gaskets at the ankles, wrists and neck and are impermeable, so unlike wetsuits, you stay dry, and thus warm.

We have dozens of suits, sizes XXS to XL, to outfit our students.

Over the life of our program, drysuits have become our largest expenditure. They wear out, gaskets are easily torn by over-eager kids, and they can rip when mistreated. Being careful with your loaner drysuit is very important. So they may be a pain, but golly, they are stylish.