Governors Island Swim 2010

I'm entered in the Governors Island swim this coming August 1. I was wondering if anyone out there has swum this event before and can offer tips and/or pointers. I'm most concerned about how the heck to get to Governors Island and, of course, the conditions.
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    I'm entered in the Governors Island swim this coming August 1. I was wondering if anyone out there has swum this event before and can offer tips and/or pointers. I'm most concerned about how the heck to get to Governors Island and, of course, the conditions. govislandblog.com/.../ last year i recall the directions being to stay between the island and the buoys.... but don't get too close to the island. i hope this year the buoys mark the inside of the course, but all in all an easy course to follow. water temp should be in the mid 70's.
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  • Former Member
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    I'm entered in the Governors Island swim this coming August 1. I was wondering if anyone out there has swum this event before and can offer tips and/or pointers. I'm most concerned about how the heck to get to Governors Island and, of course, the conditions. govislandblog.com/.../ last year i recall the directions being to stay between the island and the buoys.... but don't get too close to the island. i hope this year the buoys mark the inside of the course, but all in all an easy course to follow. water temp should be in the mid 70's.
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