So, after reading through some threads in which it seemed like people suggested they trained in open water after dark, my question is: Do You?
Typically, a few times a year (usually when the moon is bright) I will go out at night and do a normal long swim, but I don't make a habit of it. Last October, before the water here in CT got too cold, I went for several night swims (using tinted goggles, which was a bit of a mistake) but now I am thinking of making this a more regular thing in order to train more when the tide isn't conducive to training during the day (i.e. when I'm at work). Is this just stupid?
It doesn't seem any more dangerous to swim at night than during the day (particularly with appropriate goggles:)) since I am always swimming by myself anyway. Any thoughts on this?
So, after reading through some threads in which it seemed like people suggested they trained in open water after dark, my question is: Do You?
Typically, a few times a year (usually when the moon is bright) I will go out at night and do a normal long swim, but I don't make a habit of it. Last October, before the water here in CT got too cold, I went for several night swims (using tinted goggles, which was a bit of a mistake) but now I am thinking of making this a more regular thing in order to train more when the tide isn't conducive to training during the day (i.e. when I'm at work). Is this just stupid?
It doesn't seem any more dangerous to swim at night than during the day (particularly with appropriate goggles:)) since I am always swimming by myself anyway. Any thoughts on this?
Can you say....SHARK FEEDING TIME.......
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Yep, dusk is when they love to feed. Your nickname isn't "Chum" is it. :lmao:
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There are sharks in L I Sound. Last reported shark attack I believe was 1916. There have been sightings of 20 ft Great Whites, a couple of Hammer Heads and lots of 10ft Tiger Sharks. Several other types of shark have also been seen.
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Well, we don't have sharks here in L.I. Sound...that I know of. So I'm guessing people aren't in favor of going out after dark. Dusk? That can't be avoided (for those of us who have to work) - especially come fall - and I've never had a problem before. There's always a first time.
In Bonaire for the Bonaire EcoSwim groups often gather for night swims. We carry scuba lights with us so we can light up the reef and see abundant fish and marine life –some of which are only visible at night. Island settings like these, without the city lights to blind your vision, also offer spectacular views of the stars –from horizon to horizon like a planetarium.
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My daughter looked into swimming Catalina last year. Found out that you start in the dark with glow tubes attached to your suit. First thing I thought was "nice lure". Didnt go, went Boston Light Swim instead.
There have been sightings of 20 ft Great Whites...
Hooper: That's a twenty footer.
Quint: Twenty-five. Three tons of him.
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20 years ago I used to swim 6,000 meters at 10PM in the ocean in Honolulu. One time I swam in to a big albatros that was half eaten and still bleeding. I got out quick. I few weeks later, I was busy again during day light, and swam again after dark for a couple weeks. I felt a BIG fish. I mean my whole arm was toughing this thing and only made it partially around the whole fish. It was enormous. I'm guessing it was a shark. I got out and have never been back in after dark since.
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Did one this past weekend. 2 miles after the sunset. Gotta say the bioluminescence in the ocean is incredible to experience, however it didn't overcome my uneasiness with the darkness (I felt sick a few times).
Until the next adventure..
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I thought in the dark people only go skinny dipping not really swimming
