Subject: RE: Ironman Louisville : Official Threadmiami9296 - 2009-08-28 10:54 AM Even though I am not racing, I too swam to just about the bridge and back...felt so nice...didn't notice any real sign of any current?? So nice to swim in water so warm and not be all bunged up in a wetsuit!!! Good luck out there kids!! Well, take this advice for what it's worth. #1 - There's ALWAYS a current in the river. that said, the NOAA website states the velocity is currently between .5 and 1.0 mph. Translated, that's between 3.5 and 6.5 minutes per 100 yards (if I'm doing my math correctly). So, it may already be obvious, but in a river swim: When swimming upstream stay as shallow as reasonably possible (generally that means closer to shore). When swimming downstream stay as close to the middle (or deep channel) as possible. Of course, I have no idea where the bouys are placed. Good luck everyone - see you at the swim start bright and early on Sunday! |