Lansing area OWS spot?

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Lansing area OWS spot? Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
2008-07-25 1:45 PM

User image

Member
8

Palmer, AK
Subject: Lansing area OWS spot?

Any recommendations on a good open water swim spot in the Lansing area?  I have been training in our "pond" but last wkd I swam at Island Lake near Brighton and loved it!  No turning, just swim, swim, swim...  so I'm curious if there are any good places around here.  I'm near Bath.  

Also -  I should probably bring my bike in for a tune-up.  Any recommendations on good bike shops in the area?

Thanks!

 

 

2008-07-25 4:36 PM
in reply to: #1559561

User image

New user
13

Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?

For open water, you can always head to Hawk Island County Park (just West of Aurelius on Cavanaugh). It's small and sometimes kind of weedy, but doable. If you get there earlier in the a.m., you can swim wherever you want. At noon, the somewhat militant lifeguard make sure you stay within the buoys.

Others swim at Lake Lansing, though I've not yet done so, and can't recommend an entry point.

 Good luck! If you're ever looking for some swimming company, send me a message!

2008-07-25 9:25 PM
in reply to: #1559561

New user
2

Lansing, MI
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?
As for a bike shop I just took my bike in for a tune up to Spin Street Bikes on Turner Street in Old Town and was really happy. I got the bike back in a day and the price was very reasonable. Sorry, I wish I knew of some open water swimmin' places!
2008-07-25 11:01 PM
in reply to: #1559561

User image

Member
8

Palmer, AK
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?

If there is an entry point on Lake Lansing that would be great for me as it's close.  I think the beach hours are noon to eight - I wonder if it would be legit to start there prior to the beach opening?  Anyone swim in Lake Lansing?  What about boat traffic? 

arenkas - I'm hoping to do an OWS this wkd.  I'm a beginner working towards doing a sprint tri end of August.  But if I line something up for tomorrow or Sunday I'll send you a message just in case you're interested. : )

2008-07-26 4:34 AM
in reply to: #1559561

User image

Champion
5850
50005001001001002525
Michigan
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?
Hey woman. You can swim at Sleepy Hollow as well. It can get a bit crowded at times but that's real close to you!
2008-07-26 9:18 AM
in reply to: #1559561

User image

Member
8

Palmer, AK
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?
To be honest I have never even been to Sleepy Hollow and it is only 12 miles from me! Will definitely head over there.  THanks!  : ) 


2008-07-28 7:43 AM
in reply to: #1559561

User image

Expert
1260
10001001002525
Norton Shores, MI
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?
Can you swim wherever you want at Sleepy Hollow? Or do they have lifeguards and make you stay within buoys like Hawk Island?
2008-07-28 10:58 AM
in reply to: #1563644

User image

Champion
5850
50005001001001002525
Michigan
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?

rymac - 2008-07-28 8:43 AM Can you swim wherever you want at Sleepy Hollow? Or do they have lifeguards and make you stay within buoys like Hawk Island?

NO lifeguards at all. You can go where ever you want. However there are boats out there. 

2008-07-28 2:20 PM
in reply to: #1559561

User image

Veteran
126
10025
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?

TRIshaP - I think we met at Hawk Island - you had your kids in the stroller I had my boys under the BT tent. 

I'm trying to work back up to doing a sprint in late Aug too.  maybe we can get together for some training. 

 

2008-07-28 3:19 PM
in reply to: #1559561

User image

Veteran
203
100100
Candler, North Carolina
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?
I haven't lived in Lansing since 1998, but Lake Lansing was always NASTY for OWS!!! There were a couple of gravel pits we used to swim in, but I wouldn't recommend them. Sleepy Hollow is a great place to swim (and mountain bike and run), and everytime I swam there, any boats were anchored fishing.
2008-07-28 4:25 PM
in reply to: #1559561

User image

Regular
117
100
Owosso Michigan
Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?
I parked at the beach and ran the trail around the outside of Sleepy Hollow yesterday and the beach was packed at that time.  What few times I could see the lake there didn't appear to be too many boats and it's a no wake lake if memory serves me correctly.  This park is one of my most favorite training grounds for all 3 disciplines. I rarely see many people on the trails and when I do they're usually friendly or keep to themselves.  When riding or running on the roads in the park I've never had a problem with vehicles there.  In general this place is a hidden gem that most people don't know about.  I am sure Trixie would agree.

2008-08-15 3:09 PM
in reply to: #1559561

New user
4

Subject: RE: Lansing area OWS spot?
There is a private lake called Lake Victoria in Laingsburg. I have a friend on the tri team that lives off the lake and we had a nice morning swim. There is a no wake policy on the lake before 10 A.M...so if you want a nice OWS in the morning, I would go here. Just go to a boat launch or beach and go for a quick swim. I doubt anyone will bother you seeing as how no one has bothered us everytime we have gone.
New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Lansing area OWS spot? Rss Feed