Entered 2 Bridges 5k swim 5/31--input on the race, please?

Hey folk, My masters team-mate talked me into this one: cibbows.org/.../2-bridges-swim Now I'm getting nervous b/c if it's in the Hudson on a rectangular course, then part of it will be against the current--with a current assist, I think I can make the cut-off, but if I'm fighting a current in the Hudson... hmmm.... Yet I like the idea of doing this swim b/c it'll be a great tune-up for a 5 miler I'm planning to do in July. Wondering if I'd be wiser to switch to the 2.5k. There's time between now and then, and I've been training pretty regularly. My group starts o.w. swims in May (in cold water!). If you've done this swim, how is the current at that section of the river? From what I've heard it's very strong around Manhattan but this is further up, so maybe gentler? My friend from the group is a better swimmer than I am, and I feel confident he'll handle it with ease. Not as sure about me. Thanks for any suggestions!
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  • I'm still on the fence about making the switch to the shorter race. Got a very nice email from the RD saying that there was always the option of finishing after one lap if the need arose. But I know how I am. I'll want to swim the distance I signed up for so could see myself going for a 2nd lap even if it turns out inadvisable and then perhaps getting into difficulty. I know I can swim the distance in the pool. Did 6000 yds Sun. But the Hudson is a whole other kettle of fish. We'll see!
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  • I'm still on the fence about making the switch to the shorter race. Got a very nice email from the RD saying that there was always the option of finishing after one lap if the need arose. But I know how I am. I'll want to swim the distance I signed up for so could see myself going for a 2nd lap even if it turns out inadvisable and then perhaps getting into difficulty. I know I can swim the distance in the pool. Did 6000 yds Sun. But the Hudson is a whole other kettle of fish. We'll see!
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