Start tracking the water temperatures here -- www.surf-forecast.com/.../seatemp -- and get excited for America's premier rough water swim, http://www.ljrws.com/. This is an all ages blast of an event.
Who's going?
Who's doing the Gatorman?
Who's doing the Daily Double?
I'll be there and wimping out with the mile only; this will be my 6th year doing the mile. I attempted the daily double in both 2008 and 2010 and will try that again in 2012.
Tips for maximum enjoyment:
Spend $100 to become a century sponsor for the event (supports the kids event) and get front row seats and a super-sweet parking pass.
Arrive on Saturday so you can check in and get a practice swim in.
Hoping for warmer conditions this year than last.
Parents
Former Member
Hi Everyone,
I am new to the forums and fairly new to Open Water swimming.
I have a question about the start line for the La Jolla Rough Water Swim. I know its a chipped event, but i've always been a little confused about where the official Start Line is....does anyone know? It must be buried?
Also, what does everyone think about strategy for the start? Get up front and be with the fast folks, and risk being pummeled and out paced? Or, hang back to have a more mellow start, but risk being stuck behind folks that pace slower than you?
Thanks guys :)
Hi Everyone,
I am new to the forums and fairly new to Open Water swimming.
I have a question about the start line for the La Jolla Rough Water Swim. I know its a chipped event, but i've always been a little confused about where the official Start Line is....does anyone know? It must be buried?
Also, what does everyone think about strategy for the start? Get up front and be with the fast folks, and risk being pummeled and out paced? Or, hang back to have a more mellow start, but risk being stuck behind folks that pace slower than you?
Thanks guys :)
