Thursday, August 22, 2013

20 degree drop!

Next Swims:
   Thursday 8/22 @ 5pm (special swim to assess conditions)
    (Menomonee Park Aquathon Thursday @ 7:15pm
   Friday 8/23 @ 6am

Last Swim:
   Thursday 8/22 @ 6am
      Water Temp:  47.8
      Air Temp:  71 & sunny
      Waves: 1ft rollers
      Clarity: clear
      Crew:  Gumdrop with guest appearances by Diablo, Showgirl, Bubba, Panini, Capt'n
      Wetsuit Count: 1 (sleeveless)

Yesterday's big west wind appears to have taken its toll on our water temps.  This morning's 20 degree temperature plunge while unexpected is actually not uncommon.  Despite the hot summer we had last year this phenomenon actually occurred twice.  Fortunately for us the warm water last year always returned within 24 hours.  I plan to return at 5pm this evening to reassess the water temp and to possibly swim.  (....which admittedly is much easier with a hot sun beating on your back than the conditions Gumdrop swam with this morning.)

Anyone interested in joining me at 5pm?

1 comment:

Waterbug08 said...

I'LL TRY TO COME DOWN THERE, HOPEFULLY IT WARMED UP A BIT!