2013 Pan Am OW event -- too hot?

I doubt I'll make it out to Sarasota for the 2013 Pan Am Masters pool meet, but noticed there was going to be an OW event and briefly considered plopping this onto my 'dream' list for 2013, but then I noticed the projected water temperature -- www.panamericanmasters2013.org/.../ -- of 85 degrees. I was trying to do a quick google search on recommendations that came out after Fran Crippen's death, but this seems a bit risky for USMS to put on an event with known high temperatures ... even if it is only a 3KM swim.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 12 years ago
    8 Bridges Stage 5 passes by Indian Point.... this heats the water up a bit, and we were getting readings of 82 degrees this year. I consumed 32oz / hr and still felt dry. I wouldn't be able to "race" in that temperature, but I could swim comfortably for a long time.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 12 years ago
    8 Bridges Stage 5 passes by Indian Point.... this heats the water up a bit, and we were getting readings of 82 degrees this year. I consumed 32oz / hr and still felt dry. I wouldn't be able to "race" in that temperature, but I could swim comfortably for a long time.
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