Hello,
Although based in Birmingham, UK, my employer has arranged for me to carry out a work assignment for ~3 months, based in San Francisco, Aug-Oct inclusive.
So ... I'd be looking for somewhere to train. Having seen the club listings, there seems quite a choice, although some are fairly limited e.g. not allowing 'day visits' etc. Does anyone know whether such clubs allow 'exceptions' ... like, for say a 3-month membership ?? :) Any advice, suggestions would be welcome.
Also, looking for possible competitions in the general vicinity - spotted the Alcatraz swim - any swimming anecdotes from swimmers who've done this in the past?
(I'm 44, a fairly keen swimmer - train 4-5 times a week ~20,000 metres or so; ex British/European 1500m Masters records.)
Thanks,
Alex
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Alcatraz is a great swim....and since you are from the UK and have that stiff upper lip thing going for you, swim it as a purest without the wet suit. It is a much better swim that way. Enviorsports is another great sponsor for this swim. I believe they are located at enviorsports.com
Also, the folks at the South End Rowing Club (right next to the National Maritime Museum on the wharf) are a serious class act and very decent folks. They swim in the San Francisco Bay every day, no wet suits....YOU WILL LOVE THOSE FOLKS!
Enjoy America and welcome…..
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Former Member
Alcatraz is a great swim....and since you are from the UK and have that stiff upper lip thing going for you, swim it as a purest without the wet suit. It is a much better swim that way. Enviorsports is another great sponsor for this swim. I believe they are located at enviorsports.com
Also, the folks at the South End Rowing Club (right next to the National Maritime Museum on the wharf) are a serious class act and very decent folks. They swim in the San Francisco Bay every day, no wet suits....YOU WILL LOVE THOSE FOLKS!
Enjoy America and welcome…..
