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Looking for friend who knows how to swim in open water, has access to open water, and can help me be safe on a wet-suited journey into open water. Soon-ish - like by Feb 12.

I'll rent my own wet-suit.

Willing to drive 2-3 hrs (from Concord)

Date: 2007-11-29 06:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sassycat8.livejournal.com
I think I might be your woman. Are you looking for lake or ocean?

Date: 2007-11-29 07:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thread-walker.livejournal.com
yay!

I have never swam in ocean. Maybe starting with a lake is a better idea, but if it's not a reasonable option, I'll jump in the brine.

Date: 2007-11-29 08:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sassycat8.livejournal.com
I think lakes are less scary. Let me think about where we could go. It will be cold. We need to finalize the 9th too.

Date: 2007-11-30 04:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sirst.livejournal.com
The tri club at my old Y used to use Shadows Cliff in the East Bay. Beginner freindly lake was the the description. Have not been there myself, but they were very nice when I had to straighten out some event and insurance foo. Not sure about distance availability and crowds.

http://www.ebparks.org/parks/shadow_cliffs

Date: 2007-11-29 07:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tusya1300.livejournal.com
Dood... Of course you have to pick a date when I will be on a cruise in Mexico. IDEA certified myself... Diving in La Pas in Feburary (one of the top 5 places in the world to dive, evidently).

Date: 2007-11-30 05:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] j-i-m-r.livejournal.com
I'm a member of the South End Rowing Club. Most of the club members are swimmers, rather than rowers. I'm a rower. We also have handball. Anyway, it is at Aquatic Park (right in front of Ghiradelli Square), so the swimmers go in the Bay. However, the use of wetsuits is discouraged by the swimmers at the club. There is a day use fee for non-members if you want to use the locker room to change and the sauna to warm up afterwards. Let me know if you want to come and see the facilities some time.

Date: 2007-11-30 05:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thread-walker.livejournal.com
This is good to know. Thanks!

no wet suit? wow! Any idea why it's discouraged? is this a "mightier than thou" or will you get sucked under by bay mud?

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