Nivens McTwisp

Next Swims:  6AM Friday (Diablo) & 6PM Friday?

Last Swim:  Thursday 6pm
Water Temp:  64.4
Water Clarity:  Clear
Waves:  none but slight current from south
Crew:  Diablo, Nivens McTwisp, Capt'n

Arrg...the water be absolutely delightful this evening!!  64.4 and relatively flat.  A round a Pitsch was hoisted to celebrate the water conditions as well as a new crew mate nickname....Nivens McTwisp!!

Diablo has spread a rumor that there be a crew goin' out at 6am Friday morning.  Nivens McTwisp may also be back Friday evening.  We're working on another order of Klode Kru swim caps with nicknames.  Interested?  Let me know!

Thursday (6/7) Evening Swim Plan

Next Swim:  Thursday, June 7th @ 6pm
Beach:  Klode

The conditions look/sound spectacular for this time of year!  Who's in?

Next Swim:  ?? (I will be gone until Tuesday, so please use comments to let the others know when you can swim.  Hopefully Cap'n will keep the blog up to date even if he's not swimming.)

Last Swim: Tue 6/5 6AM

Water Temp: 55

Waves: Small waves, but a moderate current going south

Water Clarity:  Gunky near shore, clear away from shore

Crew:  Beth, Gumdrop, Kahuna, David, Patriarch, Joey

A fine sunny morning on the beach.  The others had to turn back early to get to work (I feel bad about that, I really do), but I enjoyed a leisurely swim to the "rock wall" and back.  When I returned I met a new swimmer, Joey who hopefully will join us.  I'm off to spoil my granddaughter - see you Tuesday.   

Cap'n Gets His Hook?

Update from yesterday's post:  Today I received an ominous text from Cap'n that he may be receiving his hook.  If I were him I'd ask for a paddle.

Anyhow, I will be swimming at 6AM tomorrow (Tue 6-5).  Please join me!

Cap'n Takes a Dive

Next Swims: I believe Ben and Gumdrop and Beth are swimming on weekday mornings at 6AM.  Is anyone interested in a 6PM swim on Monday?

Last Swim: Sunday June 3 1PM
Water Temps:  we got readings from 55 to 60, and there were warm and cool pockets as swam along.
Waves:  Calm
Water Clarity:  Excellent
Crew:  Kahuna, Diablo, Pat, James, Patriarch, and Injured Guest Cap'n

From the bruises and cuts on Capn's arms and legs, it must have been one hell of a fight.  One arm was so swollen and sore he was carrying it with the other.  He claims he fell off his bike, but I think a more likely explanation was a jealous husband.  A lesser man might have sought out medical help, but Cap'n claimed all he needed was a 'pitsch and some rest.  But he didn't even attempt to swim, and if you know Cap'n, that says it all.

He missed a great swim.  Clear, calm water on a warm and sunny day.  The bay was full of boats and jet skis, so we stayed closer to shore and of course I towed Barbie (my bright orange float).  Apparently that pervert Kahuna couldn't control himself as he kept tugging at her.  The water is definitely getting warmer but still in wetsuit range for everyone except Diablo who continued his streak of skin swims (I guess the cliche about hot blooded Spaniards  has some truth to it).

Flat Water = Long Swim

Next Swim:  Sunday, June 3rd, 1pm

Last Swim:  Saturday June 2nd, 1pm
Water Temp:  55.4 - 57.3
Air Temp:  74 & Sunny
Waves: rippled surface
Water Color & Clarity:  Caribbean Blue & Clear 5-7ft
Crew: The Patriarch, Diablo, Gumdrop, Kahuna, Lane, Capt'n
Special Guest Appearance: Steve on Jetski with two mermaids on-board

Today marked the first official swim on flat water. The bluff surrounding the Klode bay protected the water from gusty westerly winds which resulted in a relatively smooth lake surface.  The calm waters combined with plentiful sunshine, warm air temps and a dazzling blue water hue made it impossible to pass-up an opportunity to swim long today.  ...although, truth be told, Mermaid sightings may have played a role in encouraging the crew to log a longer swim adventure today.

As has been the case all season Diablo logged his swim today skin and made it up to Garage before turning back.  The Patriarch hung with the crew up to "Cedar Grove" before turning around.  The rest of the crew continued up to "Three Piers" before reluctantly turning around....although the mermaid sightings between "Mudslide" and "Three Piers" may have had something to do with that.  (fyi...per Gmap-Pedometer the distance from Klode to Three Piers is .9 miles...round trip is 1.8 miles)

The forecast for tomorrow calls for even better weather than today.  Hope to see ya' on the beach at 1 bell!

Weekend Swim Plans - 6/2 & 6/3

Next Swims:

• Saturday 6/2 - 1pm
• Sunday 6/3 - 1pm

Weather Forecast:

• Saturday - 71 & Sunny
• Sunday - 78 & Sunny

Congrats to the Klode Kru members who participated in last night's Aquathon at Menomonee Park.   The weather conditions were far from ideal (48 & drizzle) but at least the water was warm (67 at the beach.)  Sir James led all skin swimmers and was 6th overall out of the water.

Results Include:

• Riptide - 8th Overall (35:29)
• Capt'n - 13th Overall (37:19....skin!)
• Sir James - 16th Overall (38:19....skin!)
• Not Dave's Wife's Husband (Dave) - 17th Overall (39:01)
• Eileen - 60th Overall (51:21)
• Padre - 71st Overall (55:16)
• AleWife's Husband (Mike) - 72nd Overall (55:43)
• AleWife - 77th Overall (57:54)

Complete results can be found at:  http://www.onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=25404&relist_record_type=result&lower_bound=0&upper_bound=86&use_previous_sql=1&group_by=default#racetop