Stroking was involved! Buoys were sighted, destinations discussed! What a fine thing OW is! The season has now begun!
:) :D :bliss:
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I couldn't wait - mine was April 24th in L.I. Sound, temps in the mid- to high-40s BUT I was wearing the wetsuit my fasmily insisted on getting me for Xmas last year. I have to admit, I do like it - otherwise I wouldn't be getting in the water for at least another week or two.
The suit keeps me warm and comfy but my face hurts terribly for the first minute or two from the cold. I gasp and suffer until I get numb. Then I can swim for up to an hour without complaint. I like the cold, and will miss it once the water gets above 62 or so
I'm going to stop using the suit (hopefully) in about 2 weeks.
But, yesy, it's great to be in the open water again!
I couldn't wait - mine was April 24th in L.I. Sound, temps in the mid- to high-40s BUT I was wearing the wetsuit my fasmily insisted on getting me for Xmas last year. I have to admit, I do like it - otherwise I wouldn't be getting in the water for at least another week or two.
The suit keeps me warm and comfy but my face hurts terribly for the first minute or two from the cold. I gasp and suffer until I get numb. Then I can swim for up to an hour without complaint. I like the cold, and will miss it once the water gets above 62 or so
I'm going to stop using the suit (hopefully) in about 2 weeks.
But, yesy, it's great to be in the open water again!
