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
we went from the NW corner to the SE corner.
So from the Bridge View park in St. Ignace to the lighthouse park in Mackinaw City, approximately? Where did you cross under the bridge? Did currents push you much? I'd love to hear more details about the swim!
Sounds like fun. I was up there the weekend of July 4 and the water was still cold then. I tried swimming in Lake Huron, but it was just too cold. The water must have really warmed up during July.
we went from the NW corner to the SE corner.
So from the Bridge View park in St. Ignace to the lighthouse park in Mackinaw City, approximately? Where did you cross under the bridge? Did currents push you much? I'd love to hear more details about the swim!
Sounds like fun. I was up there the weekend of July 4 and the water was still cold then. I tried swimming in Lake Huron, but it was just too cold. The water must have really warmed up during July.
