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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Swimming At Millerton Lake 2018



Dale Matson

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Millerton Lake 

This was the first swim of the year for our group. I am still waiting for warmer water but the other folks, Sharon, Mike, Marie and Marianne were fine with the 72-degree water as measured by my Suunto Ambit 3.
The early morning route is about a thousand meters from Boat Ramp One to a bush on a peninsula to the south which is partially submerged when the water level is higher. The lake is about 80% full as I write this.
Of course, we are still talking wet suits this early in the season. In summer, the water temperature will be about 80 degrees. The dam outflow is from the bottom which drains the coldest water from the lake.
We began this weekly routine 14 seasons ago when I was training for Hawaii Ironman and needed open water. Naturally, a lake is not an ocean but closer to ocean conditions than a swimming pool and a heck of a lot more fun than endless pool laps. Maryann is preparing for a triathlon and Marie is preparing for a 50K trail run in Fish Camp CA. Mike, Sharon and I are retired from competition.
I have published prior stories about our swim but have different photos this year. I took the photos with the Sony A7R3 and Sony 100-400mm GM lens.

P.S. watch out for the Millerton Lake Monster! 

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