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Swim Report – January 15, 2012 – Coyotes and Tower Road Beach!
Yet another strange adventure out at the lakefront… Mike and I rolled into the park by Montrose Beach just before 8:00am, and something just didn’t seem right. A “German Shepherd” out in the park was running around without a leash, and it had a strange... Read More
Swim Report – January 8, 2012 – Jetliner Edition!
Nick, Mike, and I met at Montrose South Wall for a Sunday morning swim, and we lucked out with crystal clear skies and a calm lake. The lake temp at 8:00am came in at 33.8F per Nick’s fancy new digital thermometer. The air temperature started at around 28F but warmed... Read More
Swim Report – January 5, 2011 – Mid morning swim break out at Gillson Beach
Mike and I snuck out to Gillson Beach for a mid-morning swim. The sun was out in force, and the wonderfully calm lake came in at a refreshing 35F. The days are getting longer, and Spring is just a few short months away! Pathway to paradise Icy shoreline Today’s video
Swim Report – December 31, 2011 – Last swim of the year!
We sure lucked out this morning. The wind forecast called for up to 10mph gusts, but the lake was quite calm out at the south wall. The lake temp came in at 35F with the air measuring a balmy 31F. Plus, we had a fantastic sunrise that helped warm things up in the water. Nick,... Read More
Swim Report – December 27, 2011 – Key West Edition
I’m really bummed about not being up in Chicago during the holidays. After all, I’ve already missed out on at least one really cool lake swim. So I have had to make do with Key West until I return later this week… Kayaking! No lifeguard on duty (except for... Read More
