Beach: Klode
Water temp: 55 last night, 52 this morning
Waves: 1 foot chop last night, calm this morning
Water Clarity: Very clear
Crew: Cap'n & Patriarch last night; Cap'n, Patriarch, Sandie, Gabriel, Mike this morning
Next swims: 7:30PM Wednesday, 6AM Thursday
Last night the water temperature was just about at our lower limit, so we managed to swim almost a mile, but it was cold.
This morning it was even colder, so we skipped this morning, and decided to try again tonight.
This cold water has been happening for over a week now. The frustrating part is that the lake as a whole is very warm, there's just a thin strip on the west shore that's cold.
I would think all the sun and warm weather would eventually have an effect, but my predictions are always wrong, so I'm ready to try Sandie's idea and hire an exorcist, or maybe a voodoo witch doctor.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Eerie
Beach: Klode
Water temp: 48
Waves: dead calm
Crew: The Patriarch, Capt'n
Next swim: Tuesday 4:30PM Klode?
It was an eerie sight this morning as The Patriarch and I slumbered down to the beach. A thick fog lay on the horizon with a bright orange sun climbing up over it into the clear blue sky. Looking north across the bay the water was dead calm with only the tree tops visible over the billowing fog.
Of notable interest were 4 rather large objects floating about 200-800 meters straight off of the Klode shore. What could they be? Perhaps sunkin treasure that had surfaced after centuries at the lake bottom? Or perhaps crates of Killepitsch that had been swept overboard during the recent storms?
A feverish urge to swim out to them swept over us, but with each dip of the toes in the water we were instantly reminded that the water temp was only.....48. :(
We'll keep checking the water temp websites and hopefully get in the water at either 4:30 or 7pm. The warm water is out there....average lake surface temp currently reads 68. If we're at 48 that must mean the rest of the lake is REALLY warm. :)
Water temp: 48
Waves: dead calm
Crew: The Patriarch, Capt'n
Next swim: Tuesday 4:30PM Klode?
It was an eerie sight this morning as The Patriarch and I slumbered down to the beach. A thick fog lay on the horizon with a bright orange sun climbing up over it into the clear blue sky. Looking north across the bay the water was dead calm with only the tree tops visible over the billowing fog.
Of notable interest were 4 rather large objects floating about 200-800 meters straight off of the Klode shore. What could they be? Perhaps sunkin treasure that had surfaced after centuries at the lake bottom? Or perhaps crates of Killepitsch that had been swept overboard during the recent storms?
A feverish urge to swim out to them swept over us, but with each dip of the toes in the water we were instantly reminded that the water temp was only.....48. :(
We'll keep checking the water temp websites and hopefully get in the water at either 4:30 or 7pm. The warm water is out there....average lake surface temp currently reads 68. If we're at 48 that must mean the rest of the lake is REALLY warm. :)
Monday, August 10, 2009
Are you kidding me?
Beach: Klode
Water temp: 46 (no, that's not a typo...)
Waves: none
Crew: The Patriarch, Capt'n
Next swim: Monday 4:30PM Klode
Well, we set a new record this morning. Unfortunately it wasn't one we'll be bragging about. This morning's thermometer reading of 46 was the coldest temp we've recorded this summer. Someone please pinch me...I must be having a bad dream.
Ever the optimists though, we plan to try again this afternoon at 4:30. According to the map the warm water is everywhere....except here.
Water temp: 46 (no, that's not a typo...)
Waves: none
Crew: The Patriarch, Capt'n
Next swim: Monday 4:30PM Klode
Well, we set a new record this morning. Unfortunately it wasn't one we'll be bragging about. This morning's thermometer reading of 46 was the coldest temp we've recorded this summer. Someone please pinch me...I must be having a bad dream.
Ever the optimists though, we plan to try again this afternoon at 4:30. According to the map the warm water is everywhere....except here.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Optimism
Beach: Klode
Water temp: 54ish (mostly on the minus of 54....but...warmer further out?)
Waves: gentle rollers
Current: slight from the south
Clarity: cloudy....or was it our goggles that were fogging up?
Crew: The Patriarch, Sandie, Margie, Steve, ???, Capt'n
Next swim: Monday 6AM Klode
Air temps pushing 90, plentiful sunshine, high humidity...ahhh, a perfect summer day! A great day for a refreshing dip in the lake, right?
The visual Caribbean appearance of the lake was very appealing...and the first dip of the toe along the shoreline was very inviting. But after that you're depiction of the lake being 'refreshing' this morning may differ.
The top few inches of surface water measured 57 on The Patriarch's thermometer. Below that the temps plunged to the low 50's. Buoyed by thoughts that the sunshine, air temps and the possibility that the rolling waves may be bringing in warmer water we all walked the plank clad in our warmest gear....a strange sight on a beach where everyone was looking to remove as much clothing as possible.
Keeping our faces in the water was challenging but I think we all manged to swim face down at some point.....with constantly fogging goggles due to the frigid water temp and the hot./humid air temps it was difficult to see much without standing up and removing your goggles....which consequently encouraged you to swim further as you would instantly unthaw the moment your skin hit the air.
In the end our swim lasted approximately 20 minutes and took us from Klode's southeast beach up to the garage and back. On the way back The Patriarch and I ventured out a bit deeper in search of warmer water....which we did actually find...or perhaps we were just being optimistic?
Plan is to swim again at 6am Monday. We'll be keeping a close eye on the lake temps map. If it appears the lake has warmed we may try again at 6pm Sunday. Interested? Post a comment.
Water temp: 54ish (mostly on the minus of 54....but...warmer further out?)
Waves: gentle rollers
Current: slight from the south
Clarity: cloudy....or was it our goggles that were fogging up?
Crew: The Patriarch, Sandie, Margie, Steve, ???, Capt'n
Next swim: Monday 6AM Klode
Air temps pushing 90, plentiful sunshine, high humidity...ahhh, a perfect summer day! A great day for a refreshing dip in the lake, right?
The visual Caribbean appearance of the lake was very appealing...and the first dip of the toe along the shoreline was very inviting. But after that you're depiction of the lake being 'refreshing' this morning may differ.
The top few inches of surface water measured 57 on The Patriarch's thermometer. Below that the temps plunged to the low 50's. Buoyed by thoughts that the sunshine, air temps and the possibility that the rolling waves may be bringing in warmer water we all walked the plank clad in our warmest gear....a strange sight on a beach where everyone was looking to remove as much clothing as possible.
Keeping our faces in the water was challenging but I think we all manged to swim face down at some point.....with constantly fogging goggles due to the frigid water temp and the hot./humid air temps it was difficult to see much without standing up and removing your goggles....which consequently encouraged you to swim further as you would instantly unthaw the moment your skin hit the air.
In the end our swim lasted approximately 20 minutes and took us from Klode's southeast beach up to the garage and back. On the way back The Patriarch and I ventured out a bit deeper in search of warmer water....which we did actually find...or perhaps we were just being optimistic?
Plan is to swim again at 6am Monday. We'll be keeping a close eye on the lake temps map. If it appears the lake has warmed we may try again at 6pm Sunday. Interested? Post a comment.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Mulligan Swim at 6PM
It was too cold to swim this morning, the water temperature was 51. So we're taking a mulligan and will try again at 6PM. The good news is that summer has arrived and hot, humid, and sunny conditions are predicted for the next week. Just what we ordered.
Sunday: 11AM Klode
Friday, August 7, 2009
Crisp, clear & refreshing
Beach: Klode
Water temp: 59
Waves: calm
Current: none
Clarity: Outstanding
Crew: The Patriarch, Gumdrop, Capt'n
Next swim: Saturday 11AM Klode
Simply put....this morning's swim was crisp, crystal clear and very refreshing. Our journey took us from Klode's south beach up to the rock wall and back. A wee bit cool on the face at the start but after a few minutes of swimming the spectacular water clarity and glass like lake surface took your mind off of the cooler water temp.
We've got our fingers crossed that this weekend's summer like temps will make for some spectacular non-wetsuit swims. Plan is to swim at 11am Saturday. If anyone has a preferred swim time for Sunday please comment.
Hope to see you on the beach!
~Capt'n
Water temp: 59
Waves: calm
Current: none
Clarity: Outstanding
Crew: The Patriarch, Gumdrop, Capt'n
Next swim: Saturday 11AM Klode
Simply put....this morning's swim was crisp, crystal clear and very refreshing. Our journey took us from Klode's south beach up to the rock wall and back. A wee bit cool on the face at the start but after a few minutes of swimming the spectacular water clarity and glass like lake surface took your mind off of the cooler water temp.
We've got our fingers crossed that this weekend's summer like temps will make for some spectacular non-wetsuit swims. Plan is to swim at 11am Saturday. If anyone has a preferred swim time for Sunday please comment.
Hope to see you on the beach!
~Capt'n
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Back in Business!
Beach: Klode
Water temp: 60
Waves: slight chop
Current: from the south
Clarity: Outstanding
Crew: The Patriarch, Capt'n
Next swim: Friday 6AM Klode
60 never felt sooo good!! Upon dipping our toes in the water it was as if the stormy clouds instantly parted and the warm rays of the sun shined down upon us....out of the corner of my eye I think I even saw The Patriarch's whiskers leap to attention as if being called back into service.
Yes, the water was a wee bit chilly and took a bit for our faces to adjust to but we were like kids in a candy store....excited to reacquaint ourselves with what felt like a long lost friend. (It was 4 whole days after all that the lake was under seige!)
Water clarity was brilliant and the slight chop and current from the south made the journey from Klode's south beach to the sewer pipe quite a workout. The journey back, though, felt as if we had jet packs strapped to our backs.
In fact, I think The Patriarch mentioned that he may have even out swam an airplane on the way back!! Unfortunately, I failed to witness the spectacle as I became distracted by what appeared to be a school of small fish that numbered into the 1000's. As they all appeared white perhaps this is the fish the bay is named after?
Water temp: 60
Waves: slight chop
Current: from the south
Clarity: Outstanding
Crew: The Patriarch, Capt'n
Next swim: Friday 6AM Klode
60 never felt sooo good!! Upon dipping our toes in the water it was as if the stormy clouds instantly parted and the warm rays of the sun shined down upon us....out of the corner of my eye I think I even saw The Patriarch's whiskers leap to attention as if being called back into service.
Yes, the water was a wee bit chilly and took a bit for our faces to adjust to but we were like kids in a candy store....excited to reacquaint ourselves with what felt like a long lost friend. (It was 4 whole days after all that the lake was under seige!)
Water clarity was brilliant and the slight chop and current from the south made the journey from Klode's south beach to the sewer pipe quite a workout. The journey back, though, felt as if we had jet packs strapped to our backs.
In fact, I think The Patriarch mentioned that he may have even out swam an airplane on the way back!! Unfortunately, I failed to witness the spectacle as I became distracted by what appeared to be a school of small fish that numbered into the 1000's. As they all appeared white perhaps this is the fish the bay is named after?
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