Bob,
Here's a race report I wrote for the 2010 DLOWC:
www.freshwaterswimmer.com/.../report-dlowc
And here's one from 2011 by Open Water Chicago:
openwaterchicago.com/.../swim-report-june-5-2011-diamond-lake-open-water-challenge
Cliffs Notes summary, from my own perspective:
- Gorgeous location, and an easy drive from Chicago.
- Organized by competent and friendly people.
- Expect a water temp of around 70F. Wetsuits allowed but scored in separate division.
- Course layout is kinda boring: An out-and-back 2.5K, which you do 2 loops of for 5K and 4 loops for 10K.
- Not particularly competitive - possibly a good thing for beginners but (IMO) less interesting for faster swimmers.
- Great post-race food!
Bob,
Here's a race report I wrote for the 2010 DLOWC:
www.freshwaterswimmer.com/.../report-dlowc
And here's one from 2011 by Open Water Chicago:
openwaterchicago.com/.../swim-report-june-5-2011-diamond-lake-open-water-challenge
Cliffs Notes summary, from my own perspective:
- Gorgeous location, and an easy drive from Chicago.
- Organized by competent and friendly people.
- Expect a water temp of around 70F. Wetsuits allowed but scored in separate division.
- Course layout is kinda boring: An out-and-back 2.5K, which you do 2 loops of for 5K and 4 loops for 10K.
- Not particularly competitive - possibly a good thing for beginners but (IMO) less interesting for faster swimmers.
- Great post-race food!
