Swim Across the Hudson River NY

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Former Member — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:05:30 GMT

Congrats on your swim! I swam the 2 miles! I never did anything like that before it was great! It was tuff on the way in, but on the way out the waves crashing in your face was awesome! I can't wait until next year! I swam for someone very close to me... Congrats to you too Nicole!! See you next year with luck.

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Former Member — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:51:20 GMT

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FindingMyInnerFish — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:34:48 GMT

I want to add that it was a touching moment when I collected a bandana and had a nice lady, Arlene, sign it for me. Arlene is dealing with MS and the bandana symbolises being a "Champion for MS," I felt very choked when she signed it and thanked me as we shared a hug. It made the whole event a much deeper and significant thing to be doing--besides the fun and challenge meeting aspect. There were even a couple of swimmers who had MS that took part; a double :woot: to them. During the swim, I reached back to my hip to check the bandana was still there; it was, a reef knot took care of that (thank you Baden Powell!). It gave me heart and it was also good to keep my mind on the bigger picture. A crowd stood waiting on the beach cheering everyone in, which was nice, and afterwards folks with MS were thanking me for doing it, and it was very humbling. It was all I could do to just thank them in return for being an inspiration to do the swim. I highly reccomend this event to anyone with the drive and willingness to raise a few bucks for a worthy cause! Rich Thanks for this report, Rich! Very heart warming! You might also like the Plunge for Patients which helps to raise funds for cancer patients at Johns Hopkins. Each swimmer is given the name and bio of the patient for whom s/he is swimming, and then possibly will meet the person afterward or the family if the person has passed away. I met the family of the man I was swimming for, and I really was very moved and later exchanged e-mail with his wife in the process of writing an article about the swim. She talked about how her husband would go to swim planning meetings wheeling the IV apparatus, because he was so dedicated to making it a success. When I first faced the breakers I wanted to turn back b/c I was so frightened, but for him and his family, I'm glad I managed to hang in. Swims like this one and the Hudson River swim are great opportunities to give back and stretch one's own limits for people already stretched to theirs.

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MAC swimmer — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:51:09 GMT

It used be that way; not so much now. The part of the river where the swim is being held (about 40 miles north of NYC) is actually very clean. It's still a little funky near NYC, but nothing like it used to be. :applaud: True. The Hudson river doesn't even require shots. Swimming Mahattan, I would get Hep A at least. The Hudson river has become one of the cleanest rivers in America.

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Former Member — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:52:31 GMT

http://www.nycswim.org/ good link for information. They have a number of swims each year. The most recognized one is the Manhattan Island Marathon....in which my daugther participated in 04....water conditions not that bad....but there were jellyfish in the East river. They have a link to water temp sites. Good luck in your swim.

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Former Member — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:59:25 GMT

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Swimmy — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:20:52 GMT

:cheerleader: :cheerleader: Great job, Studmuffin! :cheerleader: :cheerleader:

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FindingMyInnerFish — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:34:24 GMT

I met Mike, and a few other swimmers who we both tried to convice to participate in USMS meets. Swim as Mike described, I probably did closer to 4 miles with all the misdirection, choppy water and wind. It was a good day out though, and I'll be trying to do it again next year. Congrats, Rich! Now you're totally a Distance Dude! :wine:

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Former Member — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:55:42 GMT

Congrats on your swim, Mike! Thanks for the report... that's one to put on my list.... Also, Rich, how'd your swim go? I'm all agog to hear your story! I met Mike, and a few other swimmers who we both tried to convice to participate in USMS meets. Swim as Mike described, I probably did closer to 4 miles with all the misdirection, choppy water and wind. It was a good day out though, and I'll be trying to do it again next year.

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FindingMyInnerFish — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:24:09 GMT

Congrats on your swim, Mike! Thanks for the report... that's one to put on my list.... Also, Rich, how'd your swim go? I'm all agog to hear your story!

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MikeGarr — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:34:34 GMT

I did this "race" today, but if you are looking to get a time for a three miler. it doesn't play that way. It is really run as a swim. Plenty of chop in our faces on the way out; following sea on the way back. Great support, plenty of food. The swim goes parallel to shore, not "across the Hudson," which makes the swim much safer. A wide range of ages supported the swim both as volunteers and swimmers. Signed up were 36 for the three miler, 20 for the two miler, and 17 for the mile. If you can raise the money, and you like a low key, well-run event with friendly support staff and swimmers, this one's for you. A great cause. There aren't too many organized swims at 3 mile distance. And the Hudson is fine. Swallowed plenty water, without any ill effect. Ciao, Mike.

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Former Member — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:18:36 GMT

Try www.ndbc.noaa.gov/.../New_York.shtml The BATN6 buoy has water temp at The Battery (southern tip of Manhattan). Thanks Rob. Wondering if I should buy wetsuit and leave the tags on in case lol. I think I 'll hack 65...I've swam in the English Channel and the North Sea at the height of British Summer...wait...that's an oxymoron...

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Former Member — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:12:15 GMT

Beautifull written story on this subject (but not the same race) called Just Beneath the Surface by Akiko Busch in a recent New York Times magazine. Look it up. Anyone have a link to a good information web-site for water temp averages. I think it' will be 68-72 but I want to check up.

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Rob Copeland — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:41:13 GMT

Anyone have a link to a good information web-site for water temp averages. I think it' will be 68-72 but I want to check up.Try www.ndbc.noaa.gov/.../New_York.shtml The BATN6 buoy has water temp at The Battery (southern tip of Manhattan).

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Former Member — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:08:31 GMT

Beautifull written story on this subject (but not the same race) called Just Beneath the Surface by Akiko Busch in a recent New York Times magazine. Look it up.

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Former Member — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:03:19 GMT

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Former Member — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:30:21 GMT

Howdy - I'm new to the site, and I love reading all the useful tips and comments. I was relieved to hear NYswimmer say that the Hudson is fairly clean. My concern for the gentleman going for his first 3 miler, was not the actual race distance, but how dirty the water might be. When I was about 12, my family was boating in the river w/ friends. We actually capsized the boat, and thank goodness I knew how to swim. :drown: We had to climb on top of the boat to wait for assistance. Well - Best of luck on your 3 mile adventure. My tips: Practice sighting. Navigation is key. Find your breathing rhythm straight away. I'm off to Waikiki next week for the Rough Water event. :applaud: Thanks for the support Shannon! I'm hoping for the kayaker to have a GPS lol Seriously though It will be OK I'm not looking for a fast time. So if I stop and look a bit it will be ok. I hate looking though because it keep reminding how much further you have to go... A gentleman? I've been promoted ;)

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Swimmy — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:32:26 GMT

Thanks for the support Shannon! I'm hoping for the kayaker to have a GPS lol Seriously though It will be OK I'm not looking for a fast time. So if I stop and look a bit it will be ok. I hate looking though because it keep reminding how much further you have to go... A gentleman? I've been promoted ;) Studmuffin, Don't let it go to your head! Swimmy :) :cheerleader:

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sydned — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:09:16 GMT

There's also the 3-mile Hudson swim for the Leukemia/Lymphoma society which is the second weekend in September. I'm doing that one for the first time and I've heard it's an amazing race. For those of you doing these kind of open water races for the first time, I would say the most important thing is the choose a race that has great support. I've done some open water where the kayakers were absent, where the course was virtually unmarked, etc. If you're not a confident open water swimmer, that could be really difficult. I've done some longer distances that felt easier because I was confident that there was support if something happened, and shorter distances where I felt completely on my own and it was worrisome. The Hudson race sounds like a great first time race. Enjoy! Sydne

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Former Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:14:01 GMT

I have heard the river is so polluted you can almost walk accross the Hudson River???

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Former Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:38:49 GMT

Here is the link: eventnyv.nationalmssociety.org/.../TR Thanks! I am doing 1 mile this year to see how it goes! Nicole I am doing the 3 miler--yep I live dangerously LOL. Hopefully we'll Get to say hello

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Former Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:59:37 GMT

Here is the link: eventnyv.nationalmssociety.org/.../TR Thanks! I am doing 1 mile this year to see how it goes!

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Former Member — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:04:11 GMT

I have heard the river is so polluted you can almost walk accross the Hudson River??? It used be that way; not so much now. The part of the river where the swim is being held (about 40 miles north of NYC) is actually very clean. It's still a little funky near NYC, but nothing like it used to be. :applaud:

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Former Member — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:48:45 GMT

Anyone in the Danbury area going to be training for this??

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Former Member — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:36:35 GMT

Gosh, this is all way cool. Leonard is so right on with his advice. Either get in to an introductory type swim of a mile or mile and a half before a longer swim if you can. The experience you gain will help you mentally and physically. And most people just don't swim for an hour at a time; it either is boring or it gets taxing on them. If you can swim a nice, smooth, leisurely 1000, then there is no reason why you can't do at least a 2 mile swim at the same pace. And there is no humiliation whatsoever; the goal is to enjoy the swim and swim it according to your fitness. And swimming without turns may just turn out to be an experience you prefer. donna No Jellyfish in the Hudson either!:banana: i was thinking the same. i think I may look into doing a one mile swim first. The Point Lookout swim. Good luck! Where exactly is this one Nicole? I know there's a Greenwich mile (but you have to swim in a tiara lol) and a point to point in Westport CT too.