Hi.
I am doing the Little Red Lighthouse swim (5.85 mi) in NYC in a couple of weeks. I am a little anxious. I'd like to hear from others who have done this swim -- tips, advice, etc. Can you sight off the lighthouse? Will I get sucked into the water treatment plant?
I've done the Bay Swim (4.4 mi) several times -- I have a feeling that with the tidal assist the LRL swim might be easier, even though it is longer. Am I nuts? Well... um, I mean about comparing GCBS with the LRL swim.
Thanks in advance!
Sarah
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To those of you have done this swim and other mid to north east coast swims how would you rate this one? Most of my travel swims have been to west coast but for 2010 I'm thinking of going east for a swim. Looking at 5 to 10K distance, prefer a no wetsuit race or at least two divisions non wetsuit and wetsuit with equal awards.
It's a fantastic race as long as you feel comfortable in water that can get a bit rough. The Hudson River can be quite choppy depending on a number of factors like the wind.
Other good ones:
Bridge to Bridge 5k in Atlantic City - I LOVE this course.
Swim For Life (1-5 miles), Chestertown, MD - Nominally a race and really more of a tourist swim for most - they only have awards for the first 3 people in each race - but the course is beautiful and it's a good time. Best post-race food, too.
Boston Light Swim - OK, It's more like 8.5 miles and pretty cold, plus it's a royal pain in the butt to get a boat, but there is nothing quite like it.
Chesapeake Bay Swim (4.4 miles) - This race is practically an object of religious devotion among some people, but I have to confess I don't get it. Still, it's probably the best competition, a very unusual set of "course markers", and is a must-have for your OW resume. It is expensive (I think $250) and difficult to get into.
Also, keep an eye on www.dvmasters.org website next year. They publish a pretty good list of races in these parts and and using that you can sometimes arrange to do multiple races in a day or over a few days.
-LBJ
To those of you have done this swim and other mid to north east coast swims how would you rate this one? Most of my travel swims have been to west coast but for 2010 I'm thinking of going east for a swim. Looking at 5 to 10K distance, prefer a no wetsuit race or at least two divisions non wetsuit and wetsuit with equal awards.
It's a fantastic race as long as you feel comfortable in water that can get a bit rough. The Hudson River can be quite choppy depending on a number of factors like the wind.
Other good ones:
Bridge to Bridge 5k in Atlantic City - I LOVE this course.
Swim For Life (1-5 miles), Chestertown, MD - Nominally a race and really more of a tourist swim for most - they only have awards for the first 3 people in each race - but the course is beautiful and it's a good time. Best post-race food, too.
Boston Light Swim - OK, It's more like 8.5 miles and pretty cold, plus it's a royal pain in the butt to get a boat, but there is nothing quite like it.
Chesapeake Bay Swim (4.4 miles) - This race is practically an object of religious devotion among some people, but I have to confess I don't get it. Still, it's probably the best competition, a very unusual set of "course markers", and is a must-have for your OW resume. It is expensive (I think $250) and difficult to get into.
Also, keep an eye on www.dvmasters.org website next year. They publish a pretty good list of races in these parts and and using that you can sometimes arrange to do multiple races in a day or over a few days.
-LBJ
