Re: Another Question about the swim

Keeping hydrated of course is very important. Drink lots of water the day before and the day of the swim and make sure to eat well, especially the week leading up to the swim. The kayaker to swimmer ratio is excellent so make sure to get a kayaker's attention at the first sign of not feeling well but hopefully this won't be necessary if you stay hydrated. Many kayakers will have bottles of water with them.  Your earlier post talked about the first hour being the easiest. I've done the swim seven times and each year it is a bit different.  At the pre swim meeting you'll be briefed on how the currents will affect this year's swim but an attempt is always made to take off at a time when the currents are in our favor.  Actually, the hardest swim is the first, after you get past that milestone you'll probably be hooked and looking forward to more open water swims. Just try to relax and enjoy the event, it is an awesome thing to be out in the middle of the river knowing you're helping very worthy causes!!