Winter Ice Princess
Here’s Dave’s niece getting in her winter swim out at Oak Street Beach on Saturday!
The Snowy Owl
A snowy owl made a rare appearance at Montrose Beach during the swim on Sunday (the one I missed out on, of course). Fortunately, local photographer Tom Rossiter was there to capture it on film. Check out some of his amazing shots!
Lake Monsters in Maui!
As we get ready to brave the forecasted 50F – 53F lake tomorrow, it’s good to know that others are dealing with similar challenges during their swims. Here’s Brian, Lake Monster 118, and his daughter enduring the harsh climate and bone-chilling water temperatures of Hawaii. Per Brian:
Saw your oct 16 post. Check out my swim conditions. 86 air temp. 80 water temp. 1 foot swells. water visability forever.My daughter and me in Maui.
A tempestuous lake
Here’s a pic and video clip taken earlier today up at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston. Surf’s up!
Good Luck, Amanda!
Amanda Hunt, Lake Monster #26, is on her way to the Golden State this weekend to swim the Catalina Channel. Her epic journey begins Monday evening, and we’re all just thrilled to bits that we have such an amazing athlete in our midst. Go Amanda!!!
The many moods of Lake Michigan
Nick was out at the lakefront Thursday and Friday and captured some neat images and videos. Per Nick:
I took a picture of a rainbow hitting the water crib on Thursday night right after the rain. I also shot a short video of Oak St beach yesterday morning around 6:45 and even I thought that it was not swimable as the waves were crashing everywhere.
Check these out!
Rainbow over the crib
No swimming here!
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Even more things we do not have to worry about at L1
Here’s a shot from a few years back of Diver Dave cavorting with the local wildlife in the Amazon. Could you imagine swimming in those waters?!?
Thunderstorms!
Where are all the swimmers on this lovely summer evening?
Still more things we needn’t worry about at L1
Hopefully the Asian carps won’t be this fast!
Sneaky waves
(Photo credit: Jenni)
