Hi folks, I was wondering where most people were doing there open water swimming in Massachusetts?
I had a sad experience today - I went to Lake Cochituate, with an escort (we rented a kayak), and about 100 meters into the swim, we had a lifeguard from a nearby beach telling me I couldn't swim in the lake, outside of the buoy area (which was no more than 2ft deep and absolutely tiny. So I swam back and forth a couple times, while my friend kayaked around the beautiful lake for a little while. That's quite a waste a very nice lake I think.
Are other lakes in Massachusetts similar to this? Are there lakes with Kayak rental available that actually let swimmers in the lake?
Hi John,
Sorry it took me a bit to reply. I'm afraid all of my recommendations would be in the Amherst/Northampton/Belchertown area, about an hour and 40 minutes outside of Boston. I'm happy to host you for a swim out here, should you make it this way on your trip! It's worth a day trip out here as it's really lovely.
I'm sure there are Boston folks who can help with other spots but please let me know if you plan on getting out this way.
Cheers,
Sydne
Hi John,
Sorry it took me a bit to reply. I'm afraid all of my recommendations would be in the Amherst/Northampton/Belchertown area, about an hour and 40 minutes outside of Boston. I'm happy to host you for a swim out here, should you make it this way on your trip! It's worth a day trip out here as it's really lovely.
I'm sure there are Boston folks who can help with other spots but please let me know if you plan on getting out this way.
Cheers,
Sydne
