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Post by Bob on Oct 23, 2007 4:55:05 GMT -5
 1. What is the proper satey protocol for praticing alone open water swimming in Lake Erie. Do people drag a rescue bouy behind them ? 2. I have a full wt suit, used full blue seventy, how cold can I go in the water, I have a scuba hood too as I use to scuba dive Thanks
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Post by JenCollister on Oct 23, 2007 7:19:12 GMT -5
1. Don't go swimming in Lake Erie alone unless there are lifeguards present or you have a friend/family member on-shore watching out for you. It isn't worth the risk.
2. Totally your personal preference. Get in and see how it goes.
Stay safe!
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Post by Angie on Oct 23, 2007 7:54:49 GMT -5
I agree with Jen... don't swim alone... there are some rip currents in the lake that take people by surprise. With the full wetsuit you can swim in pretty cold water.... without the wetsuit I have read that you risk the chance of lowering your core temperature in water less than 60 degrees F. Wearing the scuba hood will help alot to preserve body heat. When your hands and feet are numb it is time to get out soon. WE have some nutty people in the club that swim in Jan.... without wetsuits. Although I am not sure they would call it swimming. Hee hee. ANGIE |
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Post by sarajean on Nov 2, 2007 11:18:17 GMT -5
I agree with Jen... don't swim alone... there are some rip currents in the lake that take people by surprise. I agree with Jen and Angie. Last summer, I got caught in a rip current when I was trying to swim out to meet the open-water swim group. They didn't know I was coming, so it was like I was swimming alone. After I escaped the current, I hurried back to shore and kept out of the water for the rest of the evening. |
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