Kent Lake Water Temp

2012-05-03 1:35 PM

Master

2167

Livonia, MI

Subject: Kent Lake Water Temp

I know some of you are heading into Spring Mill Pond this weekend but if anyone tries out Kent Lake I would love to know if it finally feels warm enough for some practice time. Island Lake is in just over three weeks!

http://www.fishingnotes.com/lakeinfo.php?id=12873

yorkee

2012-05-03 2:08 PM

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454

Canton, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

not spring mill pond but its close enough:

Est Water Temperature: 49°F

http://www.fishingnotes.com/lakeinfo.php?id=12873

2012-05-03 7:54 PM

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Miles around Midtown

2012-05-04 8:37 AM

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856

Detroit, Michigan

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Hey, I'm doing that race, too. I'm starting to get nervous! Right now it says the temperature is 51, but throw in a couple more 90-degree days like yesterday and it won't be that bad.

Thanks for the website, this is something every triathlete should have bookmarked!

Edited by Miles around Midtown 2012-05-04 8:39 AM

gir1with1nose

2012-05-04 8:47 AM

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Master

1390

Ferndale, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

yorkee - 2012-05-03 3:08 PM

not spring mill pond but its close enough:

Est Water Temperature: 49°F

HI ALVIN!

2012-05-04 11:30 AM

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Master

2167

Livonia, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Hey, it's up two degrees to 51 after yesterday's scorcher!!!

I've monitored it in the past close to race days and the official race temps are usually a solid 5 degrees higher than what is posted on the site. I wonder if that site measures the middle bottom of the lake. Or, just wishful thinking on my part

2012-05-04 11:51 AM

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Expert

1028

Detroit, MI. Kinda.

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Nice! Hoping for 55 by Sunday!

gir1with1nose

2012-05-05 9:10 AM

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1390

Ferndale, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Zero2Athlete - 2012-05-04 12:51 PM Nice! Hoping for 55 by Sunday!

55 today! Will we see 56?

2012-05-06 4:52 AM

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Master

2167

Livonia, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Voila, 56! Good luck to all of you headed to Spring Mill for the first unofficial race of the season that I've been seeing posted here. Wish I could join ya but the schedule would not allow for it. It looks like you will have lovely and mild weather. Enjoy!

2012-05-06 7:41 AM

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1028

Detroit, MI. Kinda.

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Woot! 56! Just like the whirlpool at the gym... *puts wetsuit back in closet*

rgr375

2012-05-06 7:21 PM

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New Boston

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Swam in Spring mill and was not to bad, full wet suit.

2012-05-07 10:17 AM

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Master

2167

Livonia, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

57!! Totally swimable for a solid 30 minutes in a full wetsuit and neoprene cap and booties, right?

2012-05-07 10:39 AM

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1028

Detroit, MI. Kinda.

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Easily. I forgot to take a thermometer, but I was expecting a big thermal shock and it didn't seem any worse than getting into the pool at the gym. I also forgot a swim cap and don't own booties. No big deal, really. I'm going back in Saturday.

2012-05-07 11:11 AM

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Master

2167

Livonia, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Zero2, my fiance and I will probably make a go of it for Kent Lake also on Saturday AM, a swim/run brick. I'm not sure how early but if you're looking for some swim buddies, we can try to meet up with you.

If anyone else is interested, let me know!

2012-05-08 7:03 AM

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1028

Detroit, MI. Kinda.

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

I'm game if the timing works. I have a long day out there and plans in the evening so I can't start too late. Probably 9:30 at the latest...if you guys are out that early it'd be great to swim with you.

Miles around Midtown

2012-05-08 8:56 AM

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856

Detroit, Michigan

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

I'm also thinking about joining you Saturday, probably just for the swim, though. Currently making sure there's nothing else on the calendar for the morning.

2012-05-08 12:52 PM

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Master

2167

Livonia, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Wonderful, I'm thinking 9:30 on the beach at Kent unless there are T-storms or a cold snap comes through. It would be cool to meet some BT'ers!

2012-05-09 6:46 AM

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1028

Detroit, MI. Kinda.

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Sounds perfect! I may bring a friend for the swim as well... Looking forward to it!

gearhart

2012-05-09 5:56 PM

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Chelsea

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

I would like to come out swimming on Saturday. Probably not up for a swim with the big kids, but I need more time in the lake with my wet suit before June 3rd. Likely that I will only swim a few hundred yards close to shore and then float around until I am completely convinced that I can't possibly sink.

yorkee

2012-05-10 8:12 AM

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Canton, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

gir1with1nose - 2012-05-05 10:10 AM

Zero2Athlete - 2012-05-04 12:51 PM Nice! Hoping for 55 by Sunday!

55 today! Will we see 56?

hahaa hi Kimm!

haven't been here for way too long!

2012-05-10 8:51 AM

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1028

Detroit, MI. Kinda.

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

gearhart - 2012-05-09 6:56 PM

No worries... I just might be towing a big, inflatable rubber ducky to cling to.

2012-05-10 9:55 AM

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Master

2167

Livonia, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

gearhart - 2012-05-09 6:56 PM

We're happy to help you out and get you comfortable! Last year was my fiance's first time with OWS and he was gripping a little. After about ten minutes he was able to actually swim out away from shore for about 25 meters and turn back around without freaking out. It helps to have other swimmers around!

gearhart

2012-05-10 5:49 PM

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Chelsea

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Thanks, I look forward to the moral support. I did 1250 yards continuous swimming in the pool tonight. So the rational part of my brain knows I can do the swim for the tri's a signed up for. I just have to figure out how to keep the irrational part of my brain from messing me up.

Chris

michgirlsk

2012-05-11 5:21 PM

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Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

Okay, trying to decide if I want to do the Island Lake tri... quite frankly, water temp will probably end up being the determining factor for me... I know extended forecasts have their errors, but..... accuweather.com has the whole week leading up to the race as high temps in the 80s, lows mid-50s. Based on that, any guesses as to what Kent Lake's water temp might be for the race?!

2012-05-11 6:26 PM

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Master

2167

Livonia, MI

Subject: RE: Kent Lake Water Temp

michgirlsk - 2012-05-11 6:21 PM Okay, trying to decide if I want to do the Island Lake tri... quite frankly, water temp will probably end up being the determining factor for me... I know extended forecasts have their errors, but..... accuweather.com has the whole week leading up to the race as high temps in the 80s, lows mid-50s. Based on that, any guesses as to what Kent Lake's water temp might be for the race?!

Last year the temps leading up to the race were generally not as high as they are this year, and I believe it the race day temp was high 60's. We'll tell you how it feels after tomorrow!