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2006-12-16 1:42 PM

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Subject: La Jolla Rough Water Swim (Gatorman) Question
I want to do the Gatorman next year at the LJRWS. (This is a 3.1 Mile Open Water Out and Back Swim)

The snag is that it has a requirement that I have already done a 3 Mile Masters Swim Event. I checked the Masters Swimming Website and there is nothing on the calendar (Other than LJRWS) that meets this criteria.

Has anyone done this race before and if so, what swim did you use as a qualifier.


2006-12-16 2:10 PM
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Subject: RE: La Jolla Rough Water Swim (Gatorman) Question

Tim, I had the same question last year and emailed the RD.  This was the response:


"The statement is accurate, however, are you between
19 & 60 years old? Have you completed a 3 mile swim (in the ocean) under 90 min within the past 18 months?
If the answer to BOTH questions are yes, send in your entry form.
Thanks for your interest in our event,
LJRWS"

Oh yeah, I have heard that when they say a 1:45 cutoff, they mean exactly that.  If you com ein after 1:45, tough luck,  They've packed up and gone.  No food, no shirt, no evidence you ever existed



Edited by ChrisM 2006-12-16 2:16 PM
2006-12-16 2:27 PM
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Subject: RE: La Jolla Rough Water Swim (Gatorman) Question
Did you end up doing the Gatorman last year?

That is good news that they have waived at least part of the req. (You just have to have completed a a 3 mile OWS) The Master's Event stipulation seemed to be the part that would be difficult to comply with.

Oh, and I hear ya on the time limit bit. Just have to make certain I don't fall short...

Training for this one should be fun since they don't allow wetsuits. (So all of my training swims should be Sans-Neoprene )

Edited by WaterDog66 2006-12-16 2:28 PM
2006-12-16 7:37 PM
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Subject: RE: La Jolla Rough Water Swim (Gatorman) Question
No, the LJ rough water events were the same day as the LA Tri last year.  I'd really like to do the Gatorman, but next year I'll be on vacation in the Galapagos.  Maybe 08
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