The article says that the race organizers are disputing the number of rescues being reported.
I'm not trying to start a flame war, just passing along the news as it is reported.
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until the swim portion of triathlons = 1/3 of the race; some athletes will neglect the training and preparation necessary to complete an open water swim safely and unassisted (and yes, wetsuits are assistance also), now having said that, i am continually impressed by the enormous numbers of participants that these events attract, and many USMS clubs have greater than 50% of their membership actively tri-ing.
until the swim portion of triathlons = 1/3 of the race; some athletes will neglect the training and preparation necessary to complete an open water swim safely and unassisted (and yes, wetsuits are assistance also), now having said that, i am continually impressed by the enormous numbers of participants that these events attract, and many USMS clubs have greater than 50% of their membership actively tri-ing.
