but during something like the tybee, does it make a huge difference using the full drysuit vs a spray suit?
Its all about personal preference. Some people like keeping the salt and spray off all the time. Some get colder before others. During the southern legs, most people wear wetsuits/spray tops/rashguards. As you get more north, the drysuits start coming out on the balconies to air out <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />