Great Chesapeake Bay Swim on Sunday.

Thanks for the responses. I read the postings from 2009. They are very helpful and provided me with some insight on the whole wetsuit vs. non-wetsuit issue. I tend to over-heat in wetsuits and since the water is currently in the mid-70s I think I would cook myself in a wetsuit. It is too bad they don't seperate the divisions...that seems a little unfair. I agree. I am a supporter of using wetsuits to open up our sport to more people, but mid 70's? Yikes. There should definitely be a separate division. From USAT rules: 4.4. Wetsuits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. So even for the super skinny 78° is considered hot.

Thanks for the responses. I read the postings from 2009. They are very helpful and provided me with some insight on the whole wetsuit vs. non-wetsuit issue. I tend to over-heat in wetsuits and since the water is currently in the mid-70s I think I would cook myself in a wetsuit. It is too bad they don't seperate the divisions...that seems a little unfair. I agree. I am a supporter of using wetsuits to open up our sport to more people, but mid 70's? Yikes. There should definitely be a separate division. From USAT rules: 4.4. Wetsuits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. So even for the super skinny 78° is considered hot.