Our first meetup of May was a really winner with a 54F lake, just slightly warmer than the 52F air. But the real treat wasRead More
Author: Steve
Sunday threw us a bit of a curveball with some washing-machine-like chop, but the 52°F water felt way better than the 43°F air. Since IRead More
Although the outside air was a bit crisp this morning at 39F, the lake gave us a nice surprise coming in at a downright fieryRead More
Another great morning out at the lake! The water came in at 48°F, with outside temps around 62°F, which made both the pre- and post-swimRead More
The air temperature was still a bit crips at 38F, but the lake reading came in at 47F. While this was the surface temp, itRead More
Since its inception, Open Water Chicago (OWC) has operated as an informal, community-based swim group, allowing participants flexibility in how and when they enter theRead More
The good news was that the lake came in at 41F – which means that swimming is still very cold but no longer pain free.Read More
At 7:10 AM, the water was 38°F and the air was nearly identical at 37°F. The lake was perfectly calm, and the sunrise was magnificent.Read More
The unseasonal weather and sunny days from just a short while ago only warmed us with insubstantial hopes. Ma Nature returned with a vengeance givingRead More
A near perfect morning out at the old swim spot! The lake came in at 35F with the air slightly above at 38F. But itRead More