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Swim Report – May 28, 2016 – Reach the Beach

May 29, 2016 By Steve

I started OWC nine years ago as a very informal get together with just a few other swimmers. But as always in life, One ThingRead More

Swim Report – May 21, 2016 – Gettin’ Warmer!

May 21, 2016 By Steve

It’s turning out to be a beautiful weekend, so I’m keeping this brief so I can get back outside! A larger than expected group ofRead More

Swim Report – May 14, 2016 – Lake Monster #400!

May 16, 2016 By Steve

A 52.6F lake and a blustery 43F air temperature didn’t dissuade us from getting out to L1 for a swim on Saturday morning. In fact,Read More

Swim Report – May 7, 2016 – Another perfect morning!

May 7, 2016 By Steve

A small but determined group of us managed to get in a swim during the brief window of time when the water was calm, theRead More

Swim Report – April 30, 2016 – Month End Chops

April 30, 2016 By Steve

April ended on a rather savage note weather-wise, but we were still able to get in a swim in this morning’s blustery, choppy lake! SunriseRead More

Swim Report – April 23, 2016 – Happy 400th!

April 23, 2016 By Steve

By seven o’clock I’ll get you such a ladder. I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud That will encounter with our glorious sun. It isRead More

Swim Report – April 16, 2016 – Fishing Edition

April 19, 2016 By Steve

Due to a string of three consecutive 70F+ days, I have not updated the site. So here goes! The clear skies and 54F air temperatureRead More

Swim Report – April 2, 2016 – In Like a Lion

April 2, 2016 By Steve

The month of April had a rather ferocious start, essentially plummeting us back into winter for a couple of days. The air temperature was aRead More

The Weissmuller Pavilion: A New Chicago Park District Project for 2016

April 1, 2016 By Steve

The L1 open water site is about to get swim lockers – and a whole lot more! One of the lesser known projects of MayorRead More

Swim Report – March 26, 2016 – Holy Saturday (and Happy Spring!)

March 26, 2016 By Steve

My alarm didn’t ring this morning, so I had to hustle out to L1 whilst still in a sleepy haze. Luckily, I made it justRead More

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