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.
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Yes I know I should be swimming with someone but unfortunately I could find no one that was willing to swim with me throughtout the winter, for some reason everyone thinks it's too cold. Anyway it's more extreme when I'm out there alone.
I was only able to last about 1/2 hour below 40 degrees. But now that it's in the upper 40's I can last longer.
I know I'm a little extreme but I swim straight out otwards this island called egg rock until I get too cold then I turn around and head back in.
In a few days when the water hits 50 I'm going to try without a wetsuit but I'll swim along the shore until I can find my limits.
Yes I know I should be swimming with someone but unfortunately I could find no one that was willing to swim with me throughtout the winter, for some reason everyone thinks it's too cold. Anyway it's more extreme when I'm out there alone.
I was only able to last about 1/2 hour below 40 degrees. But now that it's in the upper 40's I can last longer.
I know I'm a little extreme but I swim straight out otwards this island called egg rock until I get too cold then I turn around and head back in.
In a few days when the water hits 50 I'm going to try without a wetsuit but I'll swim along the shore until I can find my limits.
