FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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What to bringA faithful adult friend or relative to guide you - Patience helps
Kayaks - work very well, as do small boats. Electric trolling motors - are great, and no gas fumes! Also helpful - Wetsuits are allowed, but rarely used. Goggles. Swim cap (for visibility) |
Swim Training ScheduleBy July 1:
Swim for at least 20 minutes, at least once each week In August: Swim for 40 minutes non-stop, at least two times Week prior: Swim non-stop for at least one hour. But, can you do it? Do not attempt this Personal Endurance Challenge if you cannot easily: Swim for one hour. Watch a video about the remarkable "Redneck Endless Pool" long-distance swim trainer. (Remarkable, ridiculous - what's the difference?) The above schedule is a minimal training estimate for an average person and it in no way guarantees success. Always consult a health or fitness professional before embarking on a new exercise regimen.
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Class Guidelines
Note to swim supporters!![]() Dick Crutchfield at the helm.
Kayaks do work well as support boats, but you can fit a whole family on a boat, and rather than run the gas-powered engine for three hours, you might consider a trolling motor.
The Crutchfields have used them for years. They're quieter, more relaxing, cheaper, and they don't create fumes that annoy swimmers. |


