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Post by cdwebb on Feb 19, 2012 9:19:11 GMT -6
My full sleeve wetsuit should be delivered tomorrow, and I am wondering how soon can a person start open water swimming around here? At cypress for example, or open to suggestions of somewhere else, also. This is for the "average" person, not the polar bear type! Thx!
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Post by ddalzell on Feb 20, 2012 9:03:18 GMT -6
Does anybody set up a open water swim group? Cwebb, let me know when you plan on doing your swims, if nothing else it will give you another person there in case something happens. Plus we can work on drafting techniques and swimming next to people. I'm looking to get atleast 1 open water swim in a week once the water temp rises
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Post by jbrown on Feb 20, 2012 13:04:15 GMT -6
I am not sure how soon most start swimming. I know that the bass spawn is in mid swing right now (knowledge from past hobby) so that should put the water temps about 55-60 ish right now. I would say early april at the earliest probably. Just a guess but I am not completely sure.
We generally have an open water skills clinic in July ish time frame that is put on by Janet Martin. Awesome event!
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Post by cdwebb on Mar 2, 2012 10:58:57 GMT -6
Want to try to get out sat or sun afternoon to swim in some local body of open water. Anybody interested or have any like plans?
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Post by Janet on Mar 20, 2012 19:37:48 GMT -6
I would think that tolerance for cold/cool water is a very individual thing. Depending on the body of water, depth, spring feed and other factors, you would probably be comfortable now in a wet suit. It would be important to wear a cap or two to keep your head warm. And of course never swim by yourself, always have someone that can help if you should get into trouble
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Post by jbrown on Mar 21, 2012 6:31:10 GMT -6
Thank you Janet! I hadn't even thought about the whole swim cap thing! Makes sense though! I am needing to get in some open water time soon so we shall see!
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Post by irongirl10 on Mar 21, 2012 6:52:11 GMT -6
If I remember correctly, we had several members start swimming in March out at Cypress the past few years.
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Post by cdwebb on Mar 21, 2012 7:00:27 GMT -6
Thx. Yeah, it was fine. I have been out at cypress twice now and it was fine with a wetsuit. I had sleeves, Cassie swam with a sleeveless. And I am cold natured so I would think it would be ok for anybody. There were kids in with no wetsuit!
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Post by jbrown on Mar 21, 2012 9:22:44 GMT -6
you said the key word, kids. ;D We all did things as kids that we think back to now as questionable...  |
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Post by eblyzes on Mar 21, 2012 16:20:44 GMT -6
JBrown - speak for yourself...I'm still a kid -- at heart! ;~}
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Post by jbrown on Mar 21, 2012 19:21:11 GMT -6
HAHA Well played maam! I get accused of being the 4th "kid" in our family!
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