Hi All-
So I am getting ready for the Swim4Life in Provincetown, MA in September. The average water temp there that time of year is said to be around 65 degrees. While it isn't a frigid swim, it's certainly colder than what I am used to training in (VA Beach in the summer - water temps in the mid-70's). Any tips?
Also, I am planning on using my sleeveless john wetsuit, and was thinking about a thin thermo rash guard to go under it for some sleeves and added warmth (I am a total cold wimp if you haven't notice by now!). Anyone had any experience with them?
THANKS!
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You will need a swim cap 1. for safety the event will require one. 2 for warmth. 65F is not too cold but getting there and a cap helps. For cold water swimcaps see this page
www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
A good cap system keeps heat from leaving your head and works down to the water temps in the 50's with no wetsuit for a lot of swimmers. Plus there cheaper then a wetsuit.
Also practice as much as you can in open water.
You will need a swim cap 1. for safety the event will require one. 2 for warmth. 65F is not too cold but getting there and a cap helps. For cold water swimcaps see this page
www.geocities.com/.../coldwatercaps.html
A good cap system keeps heat from leaving your head and works down to the water temps in the 50's with no wetsuit for a lot of swimmers. Plus there cheaper then a wetsuit.
Also practice as much as you can in open water.
