I've been swimming in open water for two years now, but this will be my first winter swimming without a wetsuit. I plan to make it through the winter, although right now I can only go about 1/2 a mile. I really want to work up to at least 1 mile at the current temperature (60 degrees). So I have many questions on my mind, but here are a couple to start off with:
1) In the last month, my caloric intake per day has nearly doubled!!! I know part of it must be from swimming in cold water--I think my body is trying to develop an extra layer of fat to protect itself--but there might be other factors (I've also started lifting weights etc.). So I wonder if anyone else has experienced the same thing.
2) I swim at La Jolla Cove at night--is there anyone here who is interested in joining me? Otherwise it's just me and the sharks!
I have a lot of other questions burning on my mind...I am so glad I found this forum!
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California is the land of the surfer and as a result "The Beach" thanks to the Beach Boys and other music groups and film. What a lot of people dont realize is how much colder the West Coast waters are then the East Coast, summers on the East Coast run high 60's to the north to high 70's in the south. avg. SF bay is pretty deep I'd say 300 ft under the Golden Gate.
Gary what is the high summer temp of SF Bay?
San Francisco is a truely great place to see and open water swim, if anyone is going that way on business or travel. I understand you can swim at the Aquatic park for a day fee with showers at the Dolphin Club.
California is the land of the surfer and as a result "The Beach" thanks to the Beach Boys and other music groups and film. What a lot of people dont realize is how much colder the West Coast waters are then the East Coast, summers on the East Coast run high 60's to the north to high 70's in the south. avg. SF bay is pretty deep I'd say 300 ft under the Golden Gate.
Gary what is the high summer temp of SF Bay?
San Francisco is a truely great place to see and open water swim, if anyone is going that way on business or travel. I understand you can swim at the Aquatic park for a day fee with showers at the Dolphin Club.
