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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Interested to read. I've never worn a wetsuit before because the water here in HI doesn't get way too cold. If the air's cold though (dropping below 75), I don't like to get in, but will most of the time, especially if it actually feels better in the water and the motivation to swim is in me. I guess I would try colder water if it would be the only other time to experience it, but if not, forget it. I don't know how you guys do it. :) I am such a wus. Does a wetsuit really keep you that much warmer and what about other parts of the body that are not covered?
Interested to read. I've never worn a wetsuit before because the water here in HI doesn't get way too cold. If the air's cold though (dropping below 75), I don't like to get in, but will most of the time, especially if it actually feels better in the water and the motivation to swim is in me. I guess I would try colder water if it would be the only other time to experience it, but if not, forget it. I don't know how you guys do it. :) I am such a wus. Does a wetsuit really keep you that much warmer and what about other parts of the body that are not covered?
