On February 27th I did the first open water swim of the season. (Excluding the Polar bear Plunge on New years Day!). The idea was to swim 1.5 North up the Matanzas River. the water was 50 or so degrees. I had to flex my hands during the recovery of each stroke to try and keep them from from getting stiff from the cold water.
It was quite a challenge. On the other hand the real challenge lay just a few moments away. The attack of the Nettles!
After 1.2 miles and 4 stings I stopped the swim. The stings aren't to bad but multiple stings in the same spot took the joy out of it. Back in the kayak!
It was still a blast. Thanks Candice for the photos and being a great spotter!
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