Can we talk about this rule (303.3 I think)? Anyone who was there, whether you voted yea or nay, can you please explain your thinking?
At first blush, I don't like that it passed. But I'd like to know what it really means for the future of OWS in USMS events.
As I see it, what the new rule does is it allows an event director to determine of they wish to follow "purist" open water swimming standards or allow "Tri-style" events.
Until now I didn't realize there might be open water races or triathlons that allowed swimmers to touch boats. I thought it was strictly verboten everywhere.
As I see it, what the new rule does is it allows an event director to determine of they wish to follow "purist" open water swimming standards or allow "Tri-style" events.
Until now I didn't realize there might be open water races or triathlons that allowed swimmers to touch boats. I thought it was strictly verboten everywhere.
