I'll be swimming my first LJRWS Gatorman (3 mile) this September and I'm wondering if I should use a paddler. The event info says the following about paddlers...
"Of the five LJRWS events, the Gatorman is by far the most technical. Tides, currents and navigation play major roles in successfully executing the Gatorman course. For this reason, board paddlers are recommended and a definite technical advantage."
My concern is that I'm a mid-pack swimmer and I doubt whether my paddler could even find me in the large pack. As far as navigation, I'm hoping to draft in a suitable pack and don't see the advantage of a paddler in that situation.
Can someone with race experience offer their insights?
Thanks
PS - I did a practice swim at The Cove this past weekend and those of you that get to swim there regularly have the world beat.
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June 20 I did the 2.5 k Pier to the Cove swim and wore my rash guard top and didn`t get chaffed/chapped from it , BUT Aug 2 I did the 5 mile Tour of the Buoys and my left armpit got rubbed raw from a seam and I`ve a raw spot on my neck from the collar. Go nekkid!
June 20 I did the 2.5 k Pier to the Cove swim and wore my rash guard top and didn`t get chaffed/chapped from it , BUT Aug 2 I did the 5 mile Tour of the Buoys and my left armpit got rubbed raw from a seam and I`ve a raw spot on my neck from the collar. Go nekkid!
