Looking for advice to a novice on how to prepare for the swim. Things like feeding and hydrating concern me as well as the water temp. Also I keep reading about ear plugs helping.
This will be my first attempt to swim the bay and time is short.
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When applying your sunscreen, try and lube up a good 1/2 hour before getting in the water. Sunscreen; when applied close to activity will come off and you will burn....no joke!!!
Bullfrog is also my reccomendation. One application and it will last you all day long...no joke....but before you apply, put on a pair of doctors gloves (latex) and lotion up that way. Bullfrog is so penetrateable that you will have a heck of a time trying to wash it off (it only comes off with soap and water...after two or three washings) If it gets on your hands, your goggles are next...the gloves will help protect your hands so you maintain a good feel for the water...bullfrog on your hands will cause some slip through the water thus you will be pulling less water.
Disregard if wearing a wetsuit and have fun out there.
MU
:cool:
When applying your sunscreen, try and lube up a good 1/2 hour before getting in the water. Sunscreen; when applied close to activity will come off and you will burn....no joke!!!
Bullfrog is also my reccomendation. One application and it will last you all day long...no joke....but before you apply, put on a pair of doctors gloves (latex) and lotion up that way. Bullfrog is so penetrateable that you will have a heck of a time trying to wash it off (it only comes off with soap and water...after two or three washings) If it gets on your hands, your goggles are next...the gloves will help protect your hands so you maintain a good feel for the water...bullfrog on your hands will cause some slip through the water thus you will be pulling less water.
Disregard if wearing a wetsuit and have fun out there.
MU
:cool:
