Milkworx Posted March 22, 2012 Share Hi guys, anyone done this one, the event was cancelled this year, but I'm contemplating it for 2013....It's a swim from Robben Island to Big Bay (7.5km) https://www.facebook.com/freedomswim Edited March 22, 2012 by Milkworx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronabee Posted March 23, 2012 Share Looks interesting. Something I wouldn't mind attempting... The cold water scares me a little... :S Tried to click on the link but can't get through (using my BB)...want to see what you have to do in order to qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkworx Posted March 26, 2012 Share Looks interesting. Something I wouldn't mind attempting... The cold water scares me a little... :S Tried to click on the link but can't get through (using my BB)...want to see what you have to do in order to qualify.Me too, will do it with a wetsuit for sure! (think its allowed, just not eligible for prizes then)I don't know what the requirements are, website just has letter on and no info. http://www.freedomswim.co.za/The facebook group would probably be the best place to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronabee Posted March 26, 2012 Share I saw some of the photos on Facebook, i see a few people just swam in normal costume. I'm not too sure if i want to swim in a wetsuit...i prefer to look like me and not a seal! Some more info here...http://leapcommunications.co.za/freedomswim/Swim%20Update/2011/Swim_Update1/Update1.html#5 Ya, i'll message one of ladies on the FB site and see what they have to say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronutro Posted March 26, 2012 Share I have tried. And failed. The distance is not a problem. The problem is, it is channel swimming rules. No wetsuit. So you are looking at around 3 hours in the water with bare skin mostly. In training I could go up to just over an hour, and then it starts going pear shaped very quickly from there. A bit of body fat will go a long way to help, of which I have none. After some training sessions it would take me around 3 hours to stop shaking and warm up again. I really thought I could, hitting the 1 hour mark and feeling solid, just to be near hypothermia 15 minutes later. Amazing how, when your core drops below a certain point it just tickets. In a few minutes. There are days when the water is warmer though, and on those days I could make it. But I don't want to have to bank on getting a warm water day to make it. Perhaps one day I can learn to do it. Suspect I will have to pick up 5-7kg at least though ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkworx Posted March 26, 2012 Share Great info on the link thanks! Cool please let me know what they say....Very true, the way I'll be splashing around might attract some attention from unwanted "friends" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronutro Posted March 26, 2012 Share Can confirm that 2012 event has been cancelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronutro Posted March 26, 2012 Share If you do a shorter event, or a team relay, then a wetsuit is allowed. But if you want to do a solo channel crossing, then no suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted March 26, 2012 Share Very true, the way I'll be splashing around might attract some attention from unwanted "friends" Are the sharks a huge threat ? There are spotters right ? Must be quiet freaky and what is the Vizz like ? anyone done it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronutro Posted March 26, 2012 Share Are the sharks a huge threat ? There are spotters right ? Must be quiet freaky and what is the Vizz like ? anyone done it ? Sharks are the least of your worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronabee Posted March 26, 2012 Share I'm not worried about the sharks...just the cold water :S Hmmmm, maybe i should spend a good few days in a bath tub filled with ice... Have a year to train...winter on its way...will see...maybe go up to the berg in winter and swim in a river for about 3 hours...eh, will read into it and see what i should do in order to get my body ready for the cold water. I'm a lady, we always have extra fat on our bodies Edited March 26, 2012 by Bronabee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronutro Posted March 26, 2012 Share Hmmmm, maybe i should spend a good few days in a bath tub filled with ice... Not a bad idea, some people actually do it. You will notice on the photos that most people seem to have a little bit of extra fat. It is on purpose (well, for some at least), and makes all the difference. Just not as easily achievable for all I live here, so can fortunately train in the ocean .... when I train that is. Haven't been in the water for a while EDIT: Have been in the water, just not for swim training per se. Edited March 26, 2012 by Pronutro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronabee Posted March 26, 2012 Share I live here, so can fortunately train in the ocean .... when I train that is. Haven't been in the water for a while I live by the ocean as well but Indian Ocean....so can train in the ocean but eh won't be cold enough. hahaha, well i have enough fat on my body...but if i need to stock up on chocolates for a lil extra...then so be it...torture ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronutro Posted March 26, 2012 Share I live by the ocean as well but Indian Ocean....so can train in the ocean but eh won't be cold enough. hahaha, well i have enough fat on my body...but if i need to stock up on chocolates for a lil extra...then so be it...torture ;p Haha, I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doris Posted March 26, 2012 Share and the Viz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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