Navesink Open Water Swim | Saturday - May 17 (7am)
EXPECTED WATER TEMP: 58-60F
**ANY UPDATES/CANCELLATIONS WILL BE POSTED ON <this> PAGE, SO PLEASE CHECK <here> BEFORE ATTENDING**
WHAT:
o This will be a GUARDED swim w/ (2) certified lifeguards present
o Open water swim, leaving from Victory Park in Rumson
o You can do as little/much as you like, as long as you're finished within 1-hour of start time. Most of the group will swim from Victory Park to the sandbar (exactly 1/2-mile) & back (so 1-mile in total). You can also turn around early & therefore, swim as little/much as you like, as long as you're finished within the 1-hour time frame.
o For an up-to-date reading on the current water temp, please see this link:
http://nj.usharbors.com/harbor-guide/oceanic-navesink-river/weather
*NOTE: This reading is taken closer to the ocean, so depending on the weather, the temperature at Victory Park could be +/- 3-5F.
o Tides:
https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/new-jersey/oceanic-navesink-river-nj/tides/
WHEN:
o Saturday - May 17 (7-8am): Meet by 6:45am, start swimming at 7am (there is a HARD STOP at 8pm, so please plan accordingly to finish your swim by then)
o Please continue following the JSM/Jersey Shore Masters page for updates as all workouts will be posted on the EVENT page.
WHERE:
o We will be meeting on the beach at directly in front of Victory Park in Rumson.
For GPS use:
1 Lafayette Street
Rumson, NJ 07760
There should be ample parking in the areas around the location or on the adjoining streets.
COST: To cover costs of having lifeguards present...
o Members of the Sandy Hookers Triathlon Club, Jersey Shore Triathlon Club, Jersey Girl Triathlon, Fil Am Tri - East Coast, Gold Coast Triathlon Club, HighFive, Life Time Princeton Masters Swim & Central Jersey Triathlon Club Athletes = $10 /swim OR (3) swims for $20
o Non-Members = $20 /swim OR (3) swims for $30
o There will be a labeled canister located on the beach where we meet, please contribute your $ there.
MISC:
o Water temperatures are expected to be in the upper 50's & wetsuits are MANDATORY!! Actual water temperature will be posted in the days leading into the swim.
o This will be a guarded swim, but all swimmers should be comfortable swimming in excess of 400m in deep water, without stopping & NOT require the assistance of the lifeguard (he/she is there for rescues in extenuating circumstances).
o If you are completely new to Open Water Swimming, we suggest participating in one of our Open Water Clinics, to help gain confidence. Clinic dates are continually added/updated here:
https://www.jsmswim.com/product/ocean-swim-clinic/94?cs=true&cst=custom
Who is Coach Brian?
o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Founder & Head Coach/Consultant at JSM/Jersey Shore Masters & for over 30 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman.
o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of:
5k - 15:54
Marathon - 2:49
Ironman - 9:31
Most recently, Brian has (7) top-10 finishes at the 9-mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light (Islamorada FL) as well as 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishes (M40-49) at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships.
o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional.
If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we'll circle back w/ you ASAP...OR if you'd like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at:
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