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.
Former Member
I find it curious that particiation has dropped significantly for the last few years, esp from 2009 to 2011. Some are daily double entrants so hard to say what the total number of individuals might be, but here's how it breaks down:
Year: 1-mile Men/1-mile Women/Gatormen
2007: 614/437/493
2008: 551/375/487
2009: 566/416/491
2010: 458/311/225
2011: 404/263/285
I find it even more strange since open water swimming and triathlons have become much more popular in recent years. What's going on?! :dunno:
