I'm doing the Chesapeake Bay swim on Sunday. I have no idea what to expect. I'm planning to not use a wetsuit but I noticed most swimmers had wetsuits last year...not sure why. If anyone has done this swim I'd appreaciate any tips/advice. This will be my longest OW swim to date.
I was one of the lucky finishers (actually 44th place 1:55.59). I am very thankful that I decided to go without a wetsuit- I was hot in a regular suit and I was really de-hydrated and cramping up that last mile. They told us before the race that the the currents were not bad this year but everybody I talked to afterward said they swam slower than previous years. I definitely felt the current in the middle - lots of folks were swimming diagonal/sideways at one point.
Hate to beat a dead horse but I think I could have placed higher if they did not allow wetsuits. Oh well. It was a fun event and I might even do it again next year. I might even wear a wetsuit and see if I can jump up a few places. If you can't beat them, join them.
I recommend this race to anyone looking for a well orgainized, safe and challenging swim.
I was one of the lucky finishers (actually 44th place 1:55.59). I am very thankful that I decided to go without a wetsuit- I was hot in a regular suit and I was really de-hydrated and cramping up that last mile. They told us before the race that the the currents were not bad this year but everybody I talked to afterward said they swam slower than previous years. I definitely felt the current in the middle - lots of folks were swimming diagonal/sideways at one point.
Hate to beat a dead horse but I think I could have placed higher if they did not allow wetsuits. Oh well. It was a fun event and I might even do it again next year. I might even wear a wetsuit and see if I can jump up a few places. If you can't beat them, join them.
I recommend this race to anyone looking for a well orgainized, safe and challenging swim.
