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.
I think anything under 65 is too cold with out a wetsuit. but the window between 65-70 depends on the weather. if its sunny and calm then i could go with out under 65, but it if it's windy and cloudy it tends to make the surface water feel colder.
according to one race home page. they suggest
60F-63F no more than 95 minutes in the water.
63-65 no more than 110 minutes
over 65 125 minutes was written but not sure if the upper limet to that timeframe was 68 or 70 or no top level.
I think anything under 65 is too cold with out a wetsuit. but the window between 65-70 depends on the weather. if its sunny and calm then i could go with out under 65, but it if it's windy and cloudy it tends to make the surface water feel colder.
according to one race home page. they suggest
60F-63F no more than 95 minutes in the water.
63-65 no more than 110 minutes
over 65 125 minutes was written but not sure if the upper limet to that timeframe was 68 or 70 or no top level.
