Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:04:14 GMT

Wow!!! That water was hot! Especially after leaving Cow Cut & returning to the Atlantic, That shallow shore side water had to be 90!!!!

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

info@randynutt.com — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:09:01 GMT

-Yes but I heard the drinks were cold down on Duval Street after the swim. By the way great swim for a killer whale!

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:52:34 GMT

Thank you Randy! The seas look great for Saturday morning! I'm hopeful that the race director will discuss logistics at the pre-swim party on Friday night. If anyone has any further tips/advice for new swimmers and/or boat support please post!

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

info@randynutt.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:20:41 GMT

Ah…. those legendary Key West socials –have a blast. There is a reason Hemingway was keen of and spent time in Key West! -swim fast Kim, Ralph, Derek, Mandy, and everyone else….. AnslieStokes –for your cheering squad there are several locations they will be able to watch you from, I am sure these (sunset piers and cow key bridge -where you will swim under) and others will be discussed at the pre race meeting.

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:24:57 GMT

They now have some more info on the website (it looks like they are having both a pre and post race party!) www.fkccswimaroundkeywest.com/.../ScheduleOfEvents-2008.pdf

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:28:16 GMT

I haven't been able to find much information about this year's swim. The other SAKW (the one on June 20th) has lots on information on their website, but I'm not sure how much applies to the sanctioned swim. I was trying to look up how many participants they are expecting this year, whether there is a prerace meeting the day before, links to last years results, and most importantly, whether there is a post race party.:drink: Does anyone have this info? Thanks!

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

info@randynutt.com — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:47:10 GMT

www.fkccswimaroundkeywest.com/ -the sanctioned race

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:53:03 GMT

Hey Derek!! He means Amanda, not "mandy" :) nobody's called me that for 30 yrs. How are you gonna train? I'm on my own and have no idea!! What will be ur longest swim?

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:33:28 GMT

Ralph! You're going to be there? me too.. 1st time doing anything longer than those Bonaire 10k's. As for sunblock.. my favorites are bullfrog and aloe gator. As for the boat.. fumes from an engine can hang close to the water where you have to breath. It can work if the boat stays down wind of you, but a kayak would be more ideal if your mate can handle the exercise. But that's all I know.. it will be a first for me too. Can't wait.. (till its over)

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:49:41 GMT

Hey Darek! Mandy is going to do the swim as well, she is going to fly in from London. Where are you going to be staying? Sunblock? Zinc Oxide.:roids:

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:21:57 GMT

All your queries are answered on their site for the swim, be sure to hit the link toread about tips for a successful event. Good luck, see y'all there!:oldman:

RE: Key West 2008 - Saturday June 21st Swim

Former Member — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:01:25 GMT

My favorite sun block for open water is Hawaiian Tropic "Cler Zinck". (No, I haven't spelled it wrong, there is a dash thingy above the "e" in "Cler".) This stuff is a bit sticky but really stays on and lasts for hours.