I'll be doing the Alcatraz Invitational on September 21, 2008. Although I've been swimming in the bay this will be my first crossing. I'm in the non-wetsuit division. My question - are neoprene caps (Barracuda, Blue Seventy, etc.) legal in the non-wetsuit division?
Any other tips for a first-timer?
Will a neoprene cap be needed (it's a pretty short race)?
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I was told that it was legal when I did the Sharkfest in June. I swam it in the non-wetsuit,.and wore a blue seventy cap ...they claimed that the water was 52 at the island and around 57 in Aquatic Park. In order to stay warm,..never stop to rest ( go verticle ) . You will enjoy it! I believe that a crossing from Alcatraz should only count if you are only wearing a bathing suit,..a prisoner would not have a wet-suit.
I was told that it was legal when I did the Sharkfest in June. I swam it in the non-wetsuit,.and wore a blue seventy cap ...they claimed that the water was 52 at the island and around 57 in Aquatic Park. In order to stay warm,..never stop to rest ( go verticle ) . You will enjoy it! I believe that a crossing from Alcatraz should only count if you are only wearing a bathing suit,..a prisoner would not have a wet-suit.
