HB Tower 9 Swim, Sunday, September 12th at 7:45 AM

You know the drill: meet at Tower 9 at 7:45 am. We’ll discuss conditions, pair up and then enter the water ~8 am.

We’re doing buoy swims so long as conditions permit. Basically, we start from Tower 9, swim ~500 yards to the buoy out there, and return. If you want, some of us will do it twice, so you can choose how many yards you do.

Most swimmers will take 12-24 minutes per buoy trip. The advantage is that it will replicate what you’ll encounter in a triathlon or open water swim.

All levels welcome. Most of us average 1:35-2:20/100m.

P.S. Water temp has fluctuated recently. Most recently, ~ 60 F. But, assume it’s about 60-64 F and you’ll be fine. Air temp, sun, winds, and humidity can also make it feel warmer/colder.

Wave height has been 2-3 ft recently, easily manageable. We’ll talk you through shuffling, duck-diving, and bobbing.

If you’re unaccustomed to the cold, bring a hot beverage in a thermos to Tower 9 (not your car). You’ll want to sip it about 2-4 minutes after exiting the water to offset the afterdrop.

We hope to see you there!