anyone have any information, or where to get information, on swimming the straits of mackinac, such as: the history, who has done it, the distance from the lower to upper peninsula (7-8 miles?), water temperature and general conditions, coast guard regional authority? looks like it would be an interesting open water swim.
thanks, mark
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In 1952 I took the ferrie across the straits, before they built the bridge. It was a pretty nasty trip.
Good luck in your swim. the day this guy swam it was 61 degrees. www.biketcba.org/.../April07.pdf The straits are 4.1 miles to cross.
I hate to see anyone recognized for doing or completeing a swim when they wear a wet suit. To me that is just a float.
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In 1952 I took the ferrie across the straits, before they built the bridge. It was a pretty nasty trip.
Good luck in your swim. the day this guy swam it was 61 degrees. www.biketcba.org/.../April07.pdf The straits are 4.1 miles to cross.
I hate to see anyone recognized for doing or completeing a swim when they wear a wet suit. To me that is just a float.
