Hello folks,
I am beginning to look into setting up, and doing a marathon swim for charity, for next summer, (solo) and I was wondering if anybody here had been through it and had any input. I am planning on getting in touch with coastguards, etc. in order to get whatever permits I need, and finding information on currents, etc. to pick a time that will be ideal for the swim. Beyond these, I'm sure there are many other obstacles that will come up. Any help along the way would be great.
Edit: In case it wasn't clear, I am planning on having the only one swimming to be me.
Thank you!
I worked on Great Lakes freighters for a few years. My impression is that most parts of the lakes, current is negligible - but it's also unpredictable because it isn't tidal.
However, for most of the lakes, prevaling wind is from NW to SE, so you would be going against the wind (and likely the waves). Not sure if this is true in southern Lake Michigan or not.
I worked on Great Lakes freighters for a few years. My impression is that most parts of the lakes, current is negligible - but it's also unpredictable because it isn't tidal.
However, for most of the lakes, prevaling wind is from NW to SE, so you would be going against the wind (and likely the waves). Not sure if this is true in southern Lake Michigan or not.
