I started swimming about a year ago and have really fallen in love with it. I've only swam in open water and have no desire to go in a pool.
I swam right through the winter in the ocaen here in New England in 37 degree F water with a triathlon wetsuit. The water is warming up, now it's about 47F.
I was wondering at what temperature should I try swimming without a wetsuit? I was thinking that maybe I could try it when the water hits 50F. Anybody have any suggestions?
I sort of have a goal in the back of my head to swim the English Channel someday.
Everyone is different.... I put on the wetsuit if the water is below 65F. I can't imagine swimming without one at 50F. I also wear booties below 60F, and I limit myself to 20 minutes exposure when it gets to 55F.
I assume you are swimming with a buddy, and not alone, and monitoring each other for hypothermia.... slurred speech, etc.
I want to know how you find someone to swim with at those temperatures. ... Just curious.
You guys might call me a wimp, but I'd say I am being properly cautious.
I am interested to see what other people think about 50F as a cut-off.
Ciao,
Everyone is different.... I put on the wetsuit if the water is below 65F. I can't imagine swimming without one at 50F. I also wear booties below 60F, and I limit myself to 20 minutes exposure when it gets to 55F.
I assume you are swimming with a buddy, and not alone, and monitoring each other for hypothermia.... slurred speech, etc.
I want to know how you find someone to swim with at those temperatures. ... Just curious.
You guys might call me a wimp, but I'd say I am being properly cautious.
I am interested to see what other people think about 50F as a cut-off.
Ciao,
