I swam 2.25 miles yesterday from Maho, past Cinnamon, and on to Trunk. In the so-called "Intermediate Assisted Male" category. At the start, it looked like there were 3 other men in the category, but I was the only one who was an official finisher, so I won.
Comments:
Cinnamon Bay looked like a real good option at about 3/4 mile into the swim.
When I passed the Cinnamon buoy and kept going, I got a big energy boost.
It is probably better to train a bit.
Next year I will have to defend my title.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Res Sox Win Again
The Boston Red Sox won again last night, this time by scoring more runs than somebody. I will root for the lads today, and they will undoubtedly win again, either by outscoring or underscoring somebody. Har har hardy har har.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Swim Tomorrow
I am in this tomorrow. 2.25 mile swim, Maho to Trunk.
I suppose I could go further, but we'll see what it feels like at 2.25 miles.
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Update: Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Set for May 30
By Lynda Lohr — May 26, 2010
Registration is now under way for the seventh annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim sponsored by Friends of V.I. National Park.
"It's a great event. It's a great personal challenge, and it's also a lot of fun," Friends President Joe Kessler said.
Proceeds from the May 30 race support the park’s Learn to Swim program and other projects in support of the park.
The Beach-to-Beach Power Swim has four simultaneous events, all starting at Maho Bay. For solo swimmers, the short course runs one mile from Maho Bay Beach to Cinnamon Bay Beach; the 2.25-mile intermediate course is from Maho Bay Beach to Trunk Bay Beach; and the 3.5-mile long course runs from Maho Bay Beach to Hawksnest Bay Beach.
For the relay event, three-person teams will swim from Maho Bay Beach to Hawksnest Bay Beach, with transition points at Cinnamon Bay Beach and Trunk Bay Beach.
To make the event as accessible as possible to swimmers of all levels, swimmers may compete using snorkels, fins, and/or exposure suits in a separate category of “assisted” swimmers. However, swim paddles, webbed or training gloves and other swim aides are not permitted.
A beach party and awards ceremony that is open to the general public will be held at nearby Oppenheimer Beach. It starts at 11 a.m.
The event needs volunteers to serve as safety kayakers, and on the beaches and at the party.
Practice swims will be scheduled for the weeks preceding the race. The schedule will be announced soon.
Kessler suggested that spectators can watch the race from Maho, Cinnamon, Trunk and Hawksnest beaches.
The fee to register through May 7 is $30 for adults and $15 for youths 17 and under.
Registration from May 8 through 28 runs $40 for adults and $15 for youths 17.
The last time to register is at the pre-race meeting on May 29. The fee is $50 for adults and $25 for youths. There is no registration on the day of the race.
Register at the Friends website or by calling the Friends office at 779-4940. Register in person on St. John at the Friends office in Mongoose Junction or at Connections in Cruz Bay and Coral Bay.
On St. Thomas, register at Caribbean Surf Co. in Havensight, Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie. St. Croix registration is at SCUBA dive shop in Christiansted.
The swim starts at 8 a.m. sharp.
I suppose I could go further, but we'll see what it feels like at 2.25 miles.
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Update: Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Set for May 30
By Lynda Lohr — May 26, 2010
Registration is now under way for the seventh annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim sponsored by Friends of V.I. National Park.
"It's a great event. It's a great personal challenge, and it's also a lot of fun," Friends President Joe Kessler said.
Proceeds from the May 30 race support the park’s Learn to Swim program and other projects in support of the park.
The Beach-to-Beach Power Swim has four simultaneous events, all starting at Maho Bay. For solo swimmers, the short course runs one mile from Maho Bay Beach to Cinnamon Bay Beach; the 2.25-mile intermediate course is from Maho Bay Beach to Trunk Bay Beach; and the 3.5-mile long course runs from Maho Bay Beach to Hawksnest Bay Beach.
For the relay event, three-person teams will swim from Maho Bay Beach to Hawksnest Bay Beach, with transition points at Cinnamon Bay Beach and Trunk Bay Beach.
To make the event as accessible as possible to swimmers of all levels, swimmers may compete using snorkels, fins, and/or exposure suits in a separate category of “assisted” swimmers. However, swim paddles, webbed or training gloves and other swim aides are not permitted.
A beach party and awards ceremony that is open to the general public will be held at nearby Oppenheimer Beach. It starts at 11 a.m.
The event needs volunteers to serve as safety kayakers, and on the beaches and at the party.
Practice swims will be scheduled for the weeks preceding the race. The schedule will be announced soon.
Kessler suggested that spectators can watch the race from Maho, Cinnamon, Trunk and Hawksnest beaches.
The fee to register through May 7 is $30 for adults and $15 for youths 17 and under.
Registration from May 8 through 28 runs $40 for adults and $15 for youths 17.
The last time to register is at the pre-race meeting on May 29. The fee is $50 for adults and $25 for youths. There is no registration on the day of the race.
Register at the Friends website or by calling the Friends office at 779-4940. Register in person on St. John at the Friends office in Mongoose Junction or at Connections in Cruz Bay and Coral Bay.
On St. Thomas, register at Caribbean Surf Co. in Havensight, Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie. St. Croix registration is at SCUBA dive shop in Christiansted.
The swim starts at 8 a.m. sharp.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Shakespearean Sonnet
I wonder if I write this down this morn today,
The post I write, the meter good, the rhyme okay,
etc.
That is the start of a Shakespearean sonnet in iambic pentameter, with a rhyme scheme of aa. The rhyme scheme should actually be ababcdcdefefgg, but no-one knows anymore because English is pathetic.
The post I write, the meter good, the rhyme okay,
etc.
That is the start of a Shakespearean sonnet in iambic pentameter, with a rhyme scheme of aa. The rhyme scheme should actually be ababcdcdefefgg, but no-one knows anymore because English is pathetic.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Customer Service
Shitty customer service from the cloth horse or whatever the name of that shitty store is on st thomas. 12 weeks after I ordered a recliner, it still hadn't been delivered, even though it was a 6-8 week lead time item. Turns out the manufacturer went out of business and the store never bothered to inform me. Further, the price was way out of sight -- as in way too high -- and my neighbor took 25% commission for just sending me to this shitty store with its high price.
So EAT IT shitty store and neighbor who tried to screw me.
I am ordering from the internet, and will buy from someone who has a good price and will not screw me.
So EAT IT shitty store and neighbor who tried to screw me.
I am ordering from the internet, and will buy from someone who has a good price and will not screw me.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Looks like a late night.
I will probably stay up late tonight to watch The Boston Celtics, The Greatest Franchise In The History Of Sport, win game 5 against orlando. Har har hardy har har.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Cheaters
The referees cheated last night. The Boston Celtics, The Greatest Franchise In The History Of Sport, easily won game 4 of the playoff against orlando, but the referees cheated in the 4th quarter and overtime, as the Boston Celtics had to win by underscoring orlando.
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