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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I would definately get a wetsuit! This may be just me since I am really sensitive to the cold, but I did a swim in a 71 degree lake which made me start hypervenilating. I can normally swim fine in lakes, but as soon as I put my face in this freezing lake, it took my breath away. I would have not even been able to even stand swimming in a lake much colder. To have a more comfortable expirence, definatly get the wetsuit- especially if your lake is going to be a lot colder!
I would definately get a wetsuit! This may be just me since I am really sensitive to the cold, but I did a swim in a 71 degree lake which made me start hypervenilating. I can normally swim fine in lakes, but as soon as I put my face in this freezing lake, it took my breath away. I would have not even been able to even stand swimming in a lake much colder. To have a more comfortable expirence, definatly get the wetsuit- especially if your lake is going to be a lot colder!
