Swims in open water are continuing to grow.. new routes.. long forgotten routes.. What is the attraction??
Capetonians live in a glorious part of the world.. pristine mountains , superb beaches we are spoilt for choice as to how we spend our free time.. If asked the question - Are you enjoying yourself there are only 2 answers Yes and NO...If Yes - continue doing what you are doing ..If No - Change what you are doing as you have one life to live .

For me - I enjoy open water and especially cold...
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What a year so far...
This 1st Sunday of Month Swim (aka 1SOMS) is the last before a well deserved month break... Yes I know that for many of you out there you still have a goal to accomplish before the Winter weather sets in..

South Africa Iron Man 2011 takes place in 12 days... making 1SOMS (probably) the last long open water swim ahead of race day...I trust that the water will be a tad warmer as you go up the coast to contest but if not you will have the edge on the warm water brigade.

Freedo...
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April 6, 2010

This has truly been an experience for me... I keep finding that when I write-up the 1SOMS race commentary that there is always something noteworthy and/or unusual.

This February swim had terrific waves, swell and wind. The March swim was idyllic and flat. The April swim had a forecast swell of 4.5~4.8m (about 1.5 storeys high!). A SouthEaster was also forecast and I hoped this would dampen the swell and keep the rains at bay... it did. No where though was any mention made of a hug...
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