waikiki swim anyone?

Anyone want to do 2.4 mi rough water swim in Waikiki Hawaii over Labor Day?

http://www.wrswim.com/index.html

Flights cost $485 on US Air, leaving Thurs afternoon, return Mon night (arrive Tues morning).

Waikiki Beach Hostel costs $25/night
http://www.waikikibeachsidehostel.com/

Race costs $60.

So that's $661 for weekend. Hrm. Well, it's a bit much (mainly due to the flight, of course), but it'd be a fun splurge, plus some good ocean swim training.

Let me know in the minimal chance that anyone is interested.