Open Water Swim

It is time for our open water swims again. The swims start Wednesday the 2nd of May between 6 pm and 7 pm and run every Wednesday at the same time through the last Wednesday in August. We have some simple rules stated below that we must follow, but all in all it is a simple thing and really easy. Hope to see some or all of you out there.

Rules for Open Water Swim (OWS)

(This is to ensure we keep our permit as well as ensure safety in the water)

Must Be a Member of the Tri-Dawgs or a Guest of a Tri-Dawg.
WEDNESDAY OPEN WATER SWIMS ARE OPEN TO ALL ROSTERED TRI-DAWGS PROVIDED THE MEMBER REGISTERS AS A "DELAWARE SWIM AND FITNESS TRI DAWG" FOR ANY PIRANHA SPORTS EVENT THEY PARTICIPATE IN DURING 2012.

 

The OWS is NOT open to members of other teams.  While we are a supportive group, this is a Tri-Dawg only sponsored event
 
TRI-DAWGS ARE ABLE TO BRING GUESTS AS LONG AS THE GUEST AGREES TO REGISTER AS A "DELAWARE SWIM AND FITNESS TRI-DAWG" DURING ANY PIRANHA SPORTS EVENT THEY PARTICIPATE IN DURING 2012.   Please introduce your guest to Vince Lafashia, Eric Wolf or Margaret Amidon so we are aware that there is someone new in attendance.  If you bring a guest, you are responsible for your guest and should swim with them.

Must Sign-In & MORE importantly, you Must Sign-Out
You cannot enter the water until you have signed in. Please do not leave for your car until you sign out.

Must wear a BRIGHT colored swim cap
Dark Blue and Black swim caps are NOT considered brightThis is so the kayakers can see you.

Please do not enter the water before 6:00pm and you Must be out of the water by 7:00pm
No swimming without kayakers in the water.  If you are half way thru a lap and you see the kayakers pulling the buoys, you turn around with them. NO exception. 
 
Please keep the buoys to your left (so counter clockwise circle swimming)
This is to help collisions in the water from happening.  You do not need to swim to the furthest buoy to turn around, however you must stay between the first and last buoy,  you can turn around whenever you like, just do it with caution and keep the buoys to your left.   

Please Swim with Caution
The people in the kayaks are NOT lifeguards. They will assist if you need it but you should be able to swim.   If you see a fellow team-mate struggling, you STOP and ASSIST and yell to a kayaker.

And finally… HAVE FUN Sincerely, Your Tri-Dawg Family!