I swam the Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 mile swim last month in Maryland. I swam the Save the Bay 1.7 mile swim in Newport, Rhode Island last weekend. Both were excellent open water events and I would highly recommend both events to all open water swimmers.
Now, I am looking for another open water event to put on my calendar for later this year or next year. Distance should be between 1.5 miles and less than 6 miles. I live in Winchester, Virginia but am willing to jump on a plane to almost anywhere in the United States if the swim is well organized and recommend by other open water swimmers. Any suggestions?
Thanks so much for your input....
Parents
Former Member
Dave,
There aren't many better places to be than the coast of Maine in August. Check out the 3.2 mile Rockland Breakwater swim at: www.swimnem.org/.../Breakwater_Race_Entry_Form.pdf
I did the swim last year (first time ever held) and will do it again this year. Bring your long sleeve wetsuit, it's chilly.
For 2008, I highly recommend the Peaks to Portland swim. I have competed in over 20 different races around the U.S. (including Chesapeake and Narragansett), and this is by far the best course in terms of pure open water experiences. It can be choppy, foggy, cold, the currents can be strong, you have to dodge lobster buoys, the start is wonderfully chaotic, and the scene at the finish is fun. http:/.../events.htm
See you in Maine.
Hopper
http://www.swimvacation.com
Dave,
There aren't many better places to be than the coast of Maine in August. Check out the 3.2 mile Rockland Breakwater swim at: www.swimnem.org/.../Breakwater_Race_Entry_Form.pdf
I did the swim last year (first time ever held) and will do it again this year. Bring your long sleeve wetsuit, it's chilly.
For 2008, I highly recommend the Peaks to Portland swim. I have competed in over 20 different races around the U.S. (including Chesapeake and Narragansett), and this is by far the best course in terms of pure open water experiences. It can be choppy, foggy, cold, the currents can be strong, you have to dodge lobster buoys, the start is wonderfully chaotic, and the scene at the finish is fun. http:/.../events.htm
See you in Maine.
Hopper
http://www.swimvacation.com
