I am a beginning swimmer. I owe a lot to this forum for planting the seed and motivating me. I went from hating swimming to needing to swim, all in two months. Thanks.
Now that I've got the bug, I'd like to try open water this spring and summer. How do I transition from pool to open water? Are there CO2 activated life vests for swimming alone? I'm thinking of something that doesn't produce drag until activated such as an airline life vest. How does one navigate and keep clear or boats, fishing line, and logs? I live in Oregon where the seas are somewhat dangerous. How do you address rip tides, creeper waves, and sharks?
I'm also curious about what kind of goals I need to set to be able to participate in the organized swims. I swim between 45 and 60 minutes three to five times each week. How does this translate to distance?
I'm open to all advice.
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You are absoultely right. Some lakes where the swim portion of the tri is held can have a higher than normal/acceptable count.
As a marathon open water swimmer I try hard to swim in lakes that are not too polluted. Fortunately where I live there are many beautiful crystal clear and warm lakes to choose from. But there is also the ones with higher than acceptable counts.
Swimmers should be aware. Especially those with compromised immune systems.
You are absoultely right. Some lakes where the swim portion of the tri is held can have a higher than normal/acceptable count.
As a marathon open water swimmer I try hard to swim in lakes that are not too polluted. Fortunately where I live there are many beautiful crystal clear and warm lakes to choose from. But there is also the ones with higher than acceptable counts.
Swimmers should be aware. Especially those with compromised immune systems.
