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where to OWS near San Jose?
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 2008-03-29 12:35 PM |
Master  1356   |  Subject: where to OWS near San Jose?The only lake/reservoir I see that allows swimming is Lake Almaden - which is famous for its duck/goose poop bacteria problems. Do I need to trek to Fremont for Lake Elizabeth or Livermore for DelValle and Shadow Cliffs? Anyone know of San Jose area OWS opportunities? thanks! |
| 2008-03-29 7:40 PM in reply to: #1301463 |
| Regular 252 | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? i am not familar with the south bay i just go off the inlaws dock on bethel island in the delta. if you wanted to swim in the bay you could go to the beach in alameda. |
| 2008-03-31 6:17 AM in reply to: #1301463 |
 Modesto, California | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? I am doing the Catfish Open in June at the Stevens Creek Res, I would Imagine it is a good place for OWS. |
| 2008-03-31 9:43 AM in reply to: #1301463 |
Elite 3519  San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? I have been looking for years...I too would love to find someplace to open water swim in the area...Lake almaden isn't too bad if the water level is up...but it usually doesn't open for swimming until the end of may...I havn't checked it for this year. |
| 2008-03-31 6:34 PM in reply to: #1304115 |
Master 1356 | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? nevergivin - 2008-03-31 4:17 AM I am doing the Catfish Open in June at the Stevens Creek Res, I would Imagine it is a good place for OWS. I think that's the one day of the year it's open for swimming... |
| 2008-04-01 12:21 AM in reply to: #1306216 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? movingsouth - 2008-03-31 4:34 PM nevergivin - 2008-03-31 4:17 AM I am doing the Catfish Open in June at the Stevens Creek Res, I would Imagine it is a good place for OWS. I think that's the one day of the year it's open for swimming... not sure of south bay...but there is always bay swimming...in redwood shores they swim near the hotel sofitel. I have also heard that up in the San Francisco there are all kinds of tri teams who swim out in the bay. I too will be watching this thread...as I need to get some OWS training in. GOOD LUCK! |
| 2008-04-01 12:14 PM in reply to: #1301463 |
Elite 3519 San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? I just searched for the Redwood Shores info. and got this site....may be of some help...and good info...not sure how up to date this is.
http://home.pacbell.net/leewaysf/theswim.html Also found this info on Lake Almaden:
Let me know if anyone wants to set up a group swim sometime...if schedules permit it would be great to get together...Open water swims sort of scare me, so would be nice to get some more practice in.
Edited by runningwoof 2008-04-01 12:21 PM |
| 2008-04-01 10:59 PM in reply to: #1301463 |
Master 1356 | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? looks like Fremont's OWS at Quarry Lakes is open year round: http://www.ebparks.org/activities/swimming/facilities
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| 2008-04-01 11:57 PM in reply to: #1309799 |
| Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? movingsouth - 2008-04-01 7:59 PM looks like Fremont's OWS at Quarry Lakes is open year round: http://www.ebparks.org/activities/swimming/facilities
Unfortunately, you're supposed to stay within the cordoned off area. |
| 2008-04-02 10:09 AM in reply to: #1308115 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? runningwoof - 2008-04-01 10:14 AM I just searched for the Redwood Shores info. and got this site....may be of some help...and good info...not sure how up to date this is.
http://home.pacbell.net/leewaysf/theswim.html Also found this info on Lake Almaden:
Let me know if anyone wants to set up a group swim sometime...if schedules permit it would be great to get together...Open water swims sort of scare me, so would be nice to get some more practice in.
Im in! I need to get out there and I am also VERY scared...so, I need to be out there with others! let me know when you schedule any OWS in the bay area... |
| 2008-04-02 11:12 PM in reply to: #1309841 |
Master 1356 | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? onefitgeek - 2008-04-01 9:57 PM movingsouth - 2008-04-01 7:59 PM Unfortunately, you're supposed to stay within the cordoned off area.looks like Fremont's OWS at Quarry Lakes is open year round: http://www.ebparks.org/activities/swimming/facilities Any estimate on length? 25y? 50y? And water temp this time of year? thanks! |
| 2008-04-03 1:25 AM in reply to: #1312452 |
| Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? movingsouth - 2008-04-02 8:12 PM onefitgeek - 2008-04-01 9:57 PM movingsouth - 2008-04-01 7:59 PM Unfortunately, you're supposed to stay within the cordoned off area.looks like Fremont's OWS at Quarry Lakes is open year round: http://www.ebparks.org/activities/swimming/facilities Any estimate on length? 25y? 50y? And water temp this time of year? thanks! I'm not a good judge of distance.. feels like > 50 easy. It's not a perfect rectangle. It's a little bit cool but bearable. |
| 2008-04-03 12:24 PM in reply to: #1301463 |
Veteran 254 San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? Not too many options in San Jose , specifically , that I know of at least . While Lake Almaden gets a lot of flak for being "green" , I think your should try it when they open it up since everyone's tolerance is different. Last year I had gone there for a couple of swims before SJIT and it didn't feel too bad ... yes , it probably helped that the water level was reasonable Also, I second the RWS location. I was training with TNT last year and we'd go up there for our group OWS swims all the time . It's nice and isolated so not too much of boat/surfer traffic and its a nice mile to the bridge and back (if I remember right) ... the stench is not overpowering but definitely present . not sure about the Sofitel location but there's an entry point right next a tech company that works really well ... let me know if anyone needs more info. |
| 2008-04-08 9:55 AM in reply to: #1301463 |
Elite 3519 San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? I was thinking of tentatively scheduling 3 different swims over the next couple months...If anyone that has swam these locations want to help out that would be great! If not we will explore on our own! These dates are all flexible, if anyone wants to suggest something different, please do so. I am not sure what time each park opens...will research that...but was thinking of something in the morning 10am or 11am...Let me know if people are interested saturday 4/19 - going to the fremont quarry lake area. Saturday 5/10 - Doing the Redwood shores area Saturday 5/31 - Lake almaden (it opens the weekend before)
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| 2008-04-14 11:02 AM in reply to: #1323142 |
Elite 3519 San Jose, CA | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? runningwoof - 2008-04-08 7:55 AM Changing the dates slightly...since I just noticed that I have some work commitments. saturday 4/26 - going to the fremont quarry lake area. Saturday 5/10 - Doing the Redwood shores area Saturday 5/31 - Lake almaden (it opens the weekend before) Anyone want to join me. |
| 2008-04-20 12:59 PM in reply to: #1336293 |
Champion 7546 Santa Cruz, California | Subject: RE: where to OWS near San Jose? runningwoof - 2008-04-14 9:02 AM runningwoof - 2008-04-08 7:55 AM Changing the dates slightly...since I just noticed that I have some work commitments. saturday 4/26 - going to the fremont quarry lake area. Saturday 5/10 - Doing the Redwood shores area Saturday 5/31 - Lake almaden (it opens the weekend before) Anyone want to join me. I may join you on the RW Shores swim...but not sure if I will be in town....will have to get back to you. Sounds great....
may even join you for the Freemont quarry...I live in Redwood City...where in Freemont is it!? I need to get in a OWS before the May 4th...my first OWS tri. Thanks hope to be able to do this one! |
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