I'm starting this thread as a way for people to check if there is going to be an open water swim at second beach in Middletown RI, any given day. We do these swims from June 15 to November 15, usually on Tues and Thurs. We also sometimes do an early morning swim on the weekend, from 1st beach to 2nd beach, around Easton's Point, about 1.9 miles. Starting in June I'll be posting the plans and the reports. I usually send out emails, but this won't require an email list, and anyone who is interested will be able to check. Who knows, maybe others who swim at 2nd beach and have access will chime in and organize their own swim dates using the forum!
Aloha
Mike.
For Ryan, things are okay. He did not insist on swimming at URI, and there are other opportunities. But men's programs get cut first and the future of men's collegiate swimming remains shaky, due to budget cuts and title nine. Not that I think title nine is a bad thing, but for men who swim and are talented, the message is clear: the money is not in this sport.
So, play football, blow your knees out, have health issues later on in life. It seems men should not pursue the healthy lifestyle unless they are rich enough to afford to pay for it. At least the women get to pursue the lifelong sports.
This situation actually sickens me.
At least we don't charge fees for swimming in the ocean with the great SOS'ers!
Go Lori and Barrett at the GCBS..... go girls....
For Ryan, things are okay. He did not insist on swimming at URI, and there are other opportunities. But men's programs get cut first and the future of men's collegiate swimming remains shaky, due to budget cuts and title nine. Not that I think title nine is a bad thing, but for men who swim and are talented, the message is clear: the money is not in this sport.
So, play football, blow your knees out, have health issues later on in life. It seems men should not pursue the healthy lifestyle unless they are rich enough to afford to pay for it. At least the women get to pursue the lifelong sports.
This situation actually sickens me.
At least we don't charge fees for swimming in the ocean with the great SOS'ers!
Go Lori and Barrett at the GCBS..... go girls....
