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BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Coast Guard office is urging people who get kayaks as holiday gifts to be careful if they plan to take a weekend paddle, be it off the coast of New England or in an inland waterway. The Coast Guard says pre-holiday sales of kayaks and accessories are steady. And the weekend weather forecast in parts of the region calls for temperatures in the 40s. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Specialist Al Johnson says anyone paddling this time of year should wear a dry suit or full wet suit as well as an approved life jacket. Johnson says he's trying to dampen the excitement of launching any new boat, unless the boater is prepared to be immersed in cold water. He's urging new kayakers to take a safety course.
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