OW swimming 7 mile beach Grand Cayman

RE: OW swimming 7 mile beach Grand Cayman

Former Member — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:50:55 GMT

They have 2 OWS off Seven Mile Beach. First is Flowers Sea Swim which happens in June. I believe they start at the Ritz/Westin and swim down to the Comfort Suites. They have a great website. You could try that route. The second is a 5K swim during Pirate Week in November. I am not sure of the route here. Agreed on the beaches. The water is clear and BEAUTIFUL. If things work out, I may head down for the Flowers swim. It is usually Fathers' Day Weekend, so not during peak tourist times. Oh and a quick travel tip. Rent a car!

RE: OW swimming 7 mile beach Grand Cayman

Former Member — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:04:11 GMT

Thanks for the info on the Flowers swim. I did go to the website. Looks like the race finishes at the Westin this year. Z.

RE: OW swimming 7 mile beach Grand Cayman

Former Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:16:44 GMT

Cathym, Thanks for the response. It looks like the perfect place to train and work on the open water stroke. Z.

RE: OW swimming 7 mile beach Grand Cayman

cathym — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:36:56 GMT

You will probably be able to enter the water by your hotel and just swim as much as you want. The water is clear and clean-they used to have some open water events but I haven't heard about any lately. I did a 3 mile swim there in 1995. don't remember waves or currents being a problem.