OWS practice in/near Cary?

Which event are you doing? April is early for an open water swim. There are spots at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, Kerr Lake etc. where you can swim without the worry of a motor boat (but don't swim alone). Do a search in the BT forumns. As it warms up a bit, check back here...every once in a while a group will get together for a swim. If you are eager to try your wetsuit, go ahead and wear it to the pool...just don't do it often (you will ruin your suit overtime), and don't swim a long time as you will overheat.

Other places to look/ask: Inside-Out-Sports in Cary sometimes has group swims, Trirats of Raleigh is a Tri group that has some group swims as well.