Ft Myers Places to Swim?

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Former Member — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:08:06 GMT

Actually, you probably wouldn't get arrested, but while crossing the channel, there would be a high probability of death by boat collision. Some weekends, it's not even safe to cross by boat. :-) It sounds like you are all set, but if it rains, you can cross the bridge into Cape Coral and swim at The Wellness Center: www.leememorial.org/.../index.asp. Only 4 lanes, and sometimes there are classes, but indoors. There is a fee (maybe $10). LMK if you want info. I ended up swimming with Frank a few times last week. I appreciate you posting another option.

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Jimbosback — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 01:10:15 GMT

Pat yes living in the corn fields of Indiana does tend to narrow the mind a little. Funny I was just looking at an aerial view of Ft Myers yesterday and was thinking it would be cool to swim to Sanibel Island and back but I would probably get arrested for doing that. I will do an open water or two while in town I am sure. Actually, you probably wouldn't get arrested, but while crossing the channel, there would be a high probability of death by boat collision. Some weekends, it's not even safe to cross by boat. :-) It sounds like you are all set, but if it rains, you can cross the bridge into Cape Coral and swim at The Wellness Center: www.leememorial.org/.../index.asp. Only 4 lanes, and sometimes there are classes, but indoors. There is a fee (maybe $10). LMK if you want info.

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Former Member — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 16:28:35 GMT

The FMAC opens at 10am, so that is the time when I usually try to swim, depending on my work schedule and kid's daily activities. Chuck Slaght, the coach I was training with several sessions weekly is based in Naples, and we normally would meet at FGCU, but since the facility closure last December, I have been on my own at FMAC. Sometimes I will do a set with another swimmer and adjust the interval or distance so that we can both be challenged. While recently I have been training more for upcoming OW events, I am very flexible and would be willing to do almost any kind of workout. Depending on the timeframe, I may also be able to arrange some OW swims either in the Gulf or at Miramar lakes. Frank, I will most likely swim at the 10AM time and should be there with my daughter most days. Watch out she is really fast but we can draft off her if we work hard. Since I am from the far north just look for the whitest non-tanned guy on deck. :) Chris

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fdtotten — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 06:55:32 GMT

Frank, I will most likely swim at the 10AM time and should be there with my daughter most days. Watch out she is really fast but we can draft off her if we work hard. Since I am from the far north just look for the whitest non-tanned guy on deck. :) Chris Chris, looking forward to seeing both of you on deck! If you are not already aware, Fort Myers seasonal visitor volume increases significantly during March into April up to Easter weekend in April. Expect lots of traffic, crowds, particularly around the beach areas, and restaurants are usually full all the time.

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:24:59 GMT

Do it. Mr. Clarke is one of my all-time favorite teammates! Awww Kirk you are the best! You could meet us there too if you want?

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:24:00 GMT

fdtotten, Thanks for the response and pool closing information - good to know that! Is the FMAC option just an open swim or is there a group that swims there? When do you normally swim?

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:20:26 GMT

Chris, I know you come from a landlocked place, so you might be as unfamiliar with beach towns as I am, but I have usually found that, just at the edge of the beach, there is a huge swimming hole, like this picture of Fort Meyers ... Pat yes living in the corn fields of Indiana does tend to narrow the mind a little. Funny I was just looking at an aerial view of Ft Myers yesterday and was thinking it would be cool to swim to Sanibel Island and back but I would probably get arrested for doing that. I will do an open water or two while in town I am sure.

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fdtotten — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:13:03 GMT

fdtotten, Thanks for the response and pool closing information - good to know that! Is the FMAC option just an open swim or is there a group that swims there? When do you normally swim? The FMAC option is a lap swim, where 99% of the time we have our own lane and the large digital clock on the scoreboard can be seen very clearly from any position in the pool. The local swim clubs do provide small (2-3 lanes) masters training sessions either very early am or after 7pm Mon-Fri at FMAC and San Carlos Community Pool. You would need to contact one of the local clubs (Swim Florida at DeLeon Pool, 1750 Matthew Drive, Ft Myers, Fl 33907, with Coach Ehrin, 239-887-0055) or (Gulf Coast Swim Team with Coach Gregg, gcst@comcast.net or 239-560-4820) if you wanted to participate in some their group sessions. The FMAC opens at 10am, so that is the time when I usually try to swim, depending on my work schedule and kid's daily activities. Chuck Slaght, the coach I was training with several sessions weekly is based in Naples, and we normally would meet at FGCU, but since the facility closure last December, I have been on my own at FMAC. Sometimes I will do a set with another swimmer and adjust the interval or distance so that we can both be challenged. While recently I have been training more for upcoming OW events, I am very flexible and would be willing to do almost any kind of workout. Depending on the timeframe, I may also be able to arrange some OW swims either in the Gulf or at Miramar lakes.

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isilver78 — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:55:41 GMT

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knelson — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:53:20 GMT

It may be a little farther than you'd like to go, but T2 Aquatics in Naples has a masters group.

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knelson — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:09:55 GMT

Please feel free to contact me as needed, and I would love to have a swim session with you as possible. Do it. Mr. Clarke is one of my all-time favorite teammates!

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fdtotten — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 07:59:33 GMT

There are several places: Ft. Myers Aquatic Center www.cityftmyers.com/.../About-Fort-Myers-Aquatic-Center.aspx FGCU is nice http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics/ San Carlos Park (I think they have a Master's team) www.leeparks.org/.../facility-details.cfm Greetings cclarke! The FGCU Aquatic Center is currently closed as both pools are in the process of repair (It's a long story), with the unconfirmed possibility of re-opening late May or early June. Your best options at this time are with FMAC, or San Carlos Park. I have a membership at both facilities but swim at FMAC most often as it is close to my daughter's elementary school. Another possibility is Bonita Springs Community Pool, 30 minutes away with a fun group of masters swimmers there, and I plan to join that pool in the near future as well. Please feel free to contact me as needed, and I would love to have a swim session with you as possible.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 07:20:46 GMT

Many thanks to all those who have responded. I will check out the options proposed and look for Frank as well.

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Patrick W. Brundage — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 05:52:35 GMT

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StewartACarroll — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:02:32 GMT

Frank Totten(fdtotten) who is on the blogs trains in Fort Myers and he may be able to help you out.