Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 2004

RE: Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 2004

Former Member — Tue, 03 Aug 2004 13:14:00 GMT

Its been a while since I cruised this board. Your accomplioshment is great so Congrats. I too swam the bay this year for the second time and I was one of the ones who was DQ'd a little before the two mile mark. Long story short but the currents got me. I am a rookie at this too and Leonard Jansen was a big help for me last year as well as others. I made it last year across the bay. This year she won. I too am hooked. There isn't a day that goes by that I think of the mistakes I made and what I will do next year. Well I am training now for it. My friend finished second to last. Incredible feat 3 hours plus. Keep it up and do it again. Now that you know what to expect its a different race.

RE: Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 2004

Former Member — Sat, 19 Jun 2004 13:50:27 GMT

Thanks Tom. Are there any good open water swims up there in Rome, NY?

RE: Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 2004

Former Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2004 07:30:44 GMT

Justin: Way to go...and way to hang in there.... I am impressed! Tom

RE: Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 2004

Former Member — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:21:00 GMT

Justin - Congrats! Of course, you WILL be back - no one ever escapes once Open Water has you in its grips. That said, the Chesapeake Bay swim is one of my least favorite swims, but there are many other races, some much less challenging and some more so than the Bay swim. I suggest that you consider one of them. There is one in Chestertown, MD this weekend... Swim for Life 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mile swims. 19 June 04 C'mon - you know you want to go... -LBJ

RE: Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 2004

Swimmy — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 07:32:22 GMT

Congratulations on finishing the 4.4 Chesapeake Bay Swim. I was there on Sunday to do the 1 mile Challenge. It was my first open water swim. I had fun despite swallowing much of the bay! The start was the worst, but I survived!

RE: Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 2004

Former Member — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 05:35:55 GMT

Leonard, This looks like a great swim. I would go, but will be out of town this weekend. Next year. I'm hooked on the open water now, for sure. I do need a lot more practice and experience. Thanks for the reply.