Nautica New York City Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 2)

George Washington Bridge (Hudson River), New York Current

7 August 2011

40.8500° N, 73.9500° W2011-08-07  01:24 EDT   0.00 knots  Slack, Flood Begins2011-08-07  03:24 EDT   1.35 knots  Max Flood2011-08-07  05:57 EDT   Sunrise2011-08-07  06:17 EDT  -0.00 knots  Slack, Ebb Begins2011-08-07  09:58 EDT  -2.03 knots  Max Ebb2011-08-07  13:28 EDT   0.00 knots  Slack, Flood Begins2011-08-07  15:15 EDT   Moonrise2011-08-07  15:53 EDT   1.87 knots  Max Flood2011-08-07  19:14 EDT  -0.00 knots  Slack, Ebb Begins2011-08-07  20:04 EDT   Sunset2011-08-07  22:47 EDT  -2.08 knots  Max Ebb

40.8500° N, 73.9500° W2011-08-07  04:00 EDT   3.73 feet  High Tide2011-08-07  05:57 EDT   Sunrise2011-08-07  10:15 EDT   0.52 feet  Low Tide2011-08-07  15:15 EDT   Moonrise2011-08-07  16:37 EDT   4.54 feet  High Tide2011-08-07  20:04 EDT   Sunset2011-08-07  23:16 EDT   0.62 feet  Low Tide2011-08-08  00:46 EDT   Moonset2011-08-08  05:06 EDT   3.59 feet  High Tide2011-08-08  05:58 EDT   Sunrise2011-08-08  11:22 EDT   0.55 feet  Low Tide

thechrismosier - 2011-07-09 4:07 PM Yeah, let's be clear about the current - great for women and maybe some of the first waves of men, but later waves get nowhere near the benefit. This year, I might not be able to beat the bag of Cheetos.

Is that accurate, I'm seeing the following:

2011-08-07  1:24 AM EDT   0.00 knots  Slack, Flood Begins
2011-08-07  3:24 AM EDT   1.35 knots  Max Flood
2011-08-07  5:57 AM EDT   Sunrise
2011-08-07 6:17 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack, Ebb Begins
2011-08-07  9:58 AM EDT  -2.03 knots  Max Ebb

 From what I know about tides, and I could be off here, the later waves will be at a greater advantage than the earlier waves no? In the Hudson you want the ebb, or outgoing tide to take advantage of the current.

It looks like the tide will be coming in slightly when the elites splash at 5:50, then it will slack at 6:17, after which it will start to go out, maxing out at 9:58 am. It looks like the later waves will have better conditions to start. Or am I missing something here?

Yeah that all makes sense. I feel slightly better

The later waves definitely have the advantage.

USAT rules state you cannot have any listening device. Ipod, radio anything with head phones or ear buds.

I know in past years NYC hasn't really giving any penaltys for this though, same with drafting.  But USAT says this year they are really cracking down on this.  I work as a lead timer for races and this past sunday USAT officials gave out 25 penaltys in a 404 athlete field.  This was just a small local race too. 

If you dont care about awards go for the ipod, but I wouldnt do it on the bike.  Just for safety, you want to be able to hear support vehicles and faster athletes screaming on your left ( if they're nice enough too)

Thanks, I would NEVER use a listening device while riding, way too dangerous. I can't believe how many people are talking on cell phones while speeding in the park. NYC has a law that you can't have both earphones in at the same time.

I don't care about awards and not sure if I'll even need to listen while running, but I'd like to have the option.

Thanks for info on what it is like in the later starts. I had to defer last year due to an injury but I do love the NY Experience. About what time did your heat go off last year?

Jim

Hey there java. It is my first tri in 3 years and I am terrified, too. Most racers at most tris are friendly I have found. What wave are you in and what transition? I am yellow and women 50-55 if you want a pal. I can pm you my cell phone to meet up the day before.

Java-  If you havent already done so, there is a downloadable pdf athlete guide with the schedule on the official website.  They apparently also give tours of transition areas as well, which are recommended to make sure you know where you are going on race day.

And despite what others say about New Yorkers, I think you'll find an incredible amount of support out there....from volunteers to other athletes....remember to have fun and enjoy the moment.  good luck to you!

Java - the race is friendly, the volunteers are great.  One word of advice, on the bike, unless you're passing someone, make sure to stay as far right as possible.  Some of the racers move pretty fast, especially on the downhills.  I saw some nasty wrecks last year because slower cyclists were riding in the middle and left of the road.  If you hear someone behind you holler "on your left", move right as quick as you can.

Other word of advice --- when you're 100yrds from the finish line, make sure to zip up your tri top and smile for the finish line picture 

Hey Guys!  I hope everyone is getting pumped up for the Nautica NYC Triathlon!  

I wanted to let you know that the Empire Tri Club is offering a free NYC Tri clinic + "run the course" event this Thursday at 7pm.  Meet at the Eleanor Roosevelt Statue on 72nd St and Riverside Drive (where the transition area is)  Click here for more details!  http://empiretriclub.com/event/nautica-nyc-tri-run-the-course-race-tips/

I hope to see some of you there!  Feel free to invite your friends.  It is free and open to all levels!  

Alison  
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We got the current figured out, but what about the water temp?  I found two sites that list the temp as well above 78F.  

Will this be the first non-westuit NYC tri?  

per USAT 78.1 to 83.9 you can wear a wetsuit but not allowed to be eligible for awards but anything 84+ degrees your not allowed to wear it, plus I dont think you would want to anyway .....plus that race you will fly because of the current.

Short and sweet answer, Yes you can wear it.  

The chance of the hudson ever reaching 84+ degrees where we will be swimming is very very unlikely because it is a tidal current.