I am from Portland Oregon and want to do an Alcatraz swim event. Not knowing the events and their seem to be many I wanted any help I could get in choosing one. From what I saw on the web the shark fest seems to be a main event. I figure I am am going to come down from Portland it should be a big event and not a club outing. Any input on this would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.
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sharkfest does not wait for everyone to swim to the start area... cannot say i blame them for a quick start. threading low 60s water without a wetsuit is no one's idea of a good time.
water temperature can range a fair amount for these swims and the sharkfest might be in june, july or august! you probably should see what water temperatures are doing leading up to your swim... hoping for > 66 F is like counting on winning the lottery.
one degree in the low 60s is not equal to one degree in the low 70s - as water temperatures approach the 50s they transform to being log-based :)
sharkfest does not wait for everyone to swim to the start area... cannot say i blame them for a quick start. threading low 60s water without a wetsuit is no one's idea of a good time.
water temperature can range a fair amount for these swims and the sharkfest might be in june, july or august! you probably should see what water temperatures are doing leading up to your swim... hoping for > 66 F is like counting on winning the lottery.
one degree in the low 60s is not equal to one degree in the low 70s - as water temperatures approach the 50s they transform to being log-based :)
