Well……. I’d like to say that I’m excited about my swim (and I am), but I’ve watched the temperature readings from the channel buoy drop steadily since I arrived in LA 2 days ago.
The current reading is 60 degrees, but that only tells a part of the story, as there is an up welling near the CA coast causing drop of a few degrees plus the currents are running strange.
Last night, Morgan from Berkeley made her attempt, and started from the mainland to adjust for the currents. Water temp was 56 degrees for her 11:51 PM start and the chop had almost everyone on board losing their cookies. She resigned half way not able to hold down her feeds. A great effort, I hope I can channel (the pun) the same strength.
I’ve got to try and find that happy place…. get some sleep and ginger.
Suzie swims tonight…. fingers crossed for a change in conditions.