Anyone planning on doing the 12.5 mile Swim Around Key West?
Or has anyone done the swim before?
The Race Director Bill Welzien is attempting to swim around Key West once a month for a year. He's posted his race experiences through December 2006 but he's not posted an update since December 2006. I hope he's doing okay.
Still working on getting an escort. . .
Anyway, should be a fun event. I hope to be there even w/ a surgery scheduled for April 30. Doc cleared me and said I could do it - course, we'll see how it goes after the surgery. Now, just need to continue to get in that yardage. Doubles were hard the first couple of weeks, but now they're pretty fun!
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Thanks lanehog - lov your name by the way! Great, great tips.
We are thinking the same on the escort! I did decide (and have it lined up) on an experienced kayaker who has done the course before. I've been forewarned about the shallow waters and the toughest part of the swim (which appears to be at the beginning). Plus, I really did not want to have to worry about fumes from the boat. I know I'm capable of swimming in 3 feet of water as I had summer league meets in that depth. 2 feet will be a challenge but I really think I could do it.
Are you planning on doing it this year!? Sounds like your group had an awesome time. Would love to see pics if you can post them!!
I have a feeling I'll be VERY DARK post the swim. Man o wars are my biggest fear at this point. Fortunately, I know what nurse sharks look like compared to great whites. Here's what I have to say about nurse sharks :thhbbb:
Thanks lanehog - lov your name by the way! Great, great tips.
We are thinking the same on the escort! I did decide (and have it lined up) on an experienced kayaker who has done the course before. I've been forewarned about the shallow waters and the toughest part of the swim (which appears to be at the beginning). Plus, I really did not want to have to worry about fumes from the boat. I know I'm capable of swimming in 3 feet of water as I had summer league meets in that depth. 2 feet will be a challenge but I really think I could do it.
Are you planning on doing it this year!? Sounds like your group had an awesome time. Would love to see pics if you can post them!!
I have a feeling I'll be VERY DARK post the swim. Man o wars are my biggest fear at this point. Fortunately, I know what nurse sharks look like compared to great whites. Here's what I have to say about nurse sharks :thhbbb:
