June 13, 2024 at 1:01 pm
· Filed under Swim, Tennis
Rain came during our second set, interrupting but entertaining us with two rainbows.
The morning tennis has become increasingly hot, even when we start at 7:30am, the sun is already burning down on us. So we switching our play to the evening. One obvious thing is I feel loaded: with food and drinks throughout the day. But it’s cooler and more comfortable.
Hope and I lost to Barb Dave G 4-6, and we were on serve at the second set when the rain came.
A small record during the 15 mile challenge (in a long time): 2,240 yards = 1.2 miles = 2,048 meter, in the 20 yard pool: 1:01 . (98% in breaststroke: the headphone goes on and off …) I haven’t swam this long in the pool for a long while. March 2nd 1.2m was open water. Time wise are similar.
Red Cross has a swimming challenge in June, again, and I’m taking it again. This is honor system and you do at your own pace and ability.
This time, I didn’t active fundraising. But if your charitable budget still available, please do consider making one.
Technical part of it:
1 mile equals to 1,760 yards (15 miles = 26,400 yards), 88 laps in a 20-yard pool.
How I keep track: using Fitbit Versa 2. However, the watch isn’t the most realizable … sometimes it just stops.
Music: I listened to Beethoven’s violin concerto the most because I LOVE it, and it lasts about 45 minutes, which is about the same time I do a mile with breast stroke. Being geeky, here is an analysis of Henryk Szeryng, Itzhak Perlman, Clara Jumi-Kang and Hilary Hahn, playing this piece.
Headphone: X7. This brand’s quality is so so but inexpensive. It’s also the reason I do breast stroke, to keep my head above water most of the time for better sound. But this headphone can take flip turns but not backstroke.
Stroke: I do breast stroke most often.
My Log – in yard: starting time, temperature/water temp, music I listened, and cumulative total.
Update: The current owners decided not to sell the island and will continue to push forward with zoning and improvements on the property. Memberships are now open.
Update: May 2nd 2024, We could not come to an agreement with Nick Lipidarov, If you mailed him a check, Nick has assured us that those checks will be returned to sender and not cashed.
If you are still interested in purchasing shares or investing into the current organization that owns the island please contact Russ@beercanisland.com for further information.
Update: April 13th 2024, We have a new “potential” owner that wants the community involved, for a pledge of $1000 you can be a shareholder and own a piece of the island plus have a voice and a vote as to what the future looks like for the island. For more information please visit XXXX
Property Details:
Paradise island – Pine Key also known as Beer Can island is located in the middle of Tampa Bay 2 miles offshore from Apollo Beach and 2 Miles from Mac Dill Air Force Base. The buyer can rename the island if they so choose.
The most recent survey shows the island having an upland of 9 acres and a “shoal area” of approximately 60 +/- acres mainly to the south and west of the uplands.
My first open water swimming in years, 1.2 miles at Sand Key Park, came in at 59 minutes. My friend Linda did it in 53 min. Water temp is 69°F. Both of us wear 3mm wet suit (my first) – actually most of 167 swimmers wear wet suit. My leisure time in the pool for 1,000 yard is about 25 minutes: a mile is 1,760 yards, 1.2 m = 2,112 yard.
This race has 5km, 2.4mile, 1.2mile and .5mile length. The first two have bus to take them to their starting point. The later two – walk. Lucky we’ve her husband who took our sandals, camera.
The 167 swimmers: two kids under 14, join the 0.5 mile event. One 75-79 man is in 1.2 miles. Two teen and one 60-64 lady swim 5k meter event.
I haven’t done any real swim for nearly two months – swim a bit before and after tennis as warm up and stretch. So today is a test and I feel great. When I get a little tired I switch to frog front crowl.
My friend is a seasoned outdoor person and brought fruits, multiple towels, shampoo n lotion etc … one would think these are so basic but I forgot them all; and also forgot my wallet: paid my lunch with Apple Pay. Maybe it’s the convenience of Apple wallet that I don’t bring my wallet often.
Getting up at 5:30, 5:57 waiting for the car pool outside 7:14, get to the park 8:08, walking toward our 1.2 miles starting point 8:30, race begins 9:28, I’m out of water – made it 10:30, award ceremony It’s a great race. My first time wearing a 3mm wetsuit to swim. Although I haven’t do any serious swim for months, but I didn’t struggle. I’m ok with my time. With some practice, I can improve
We purchased it in May 2023. Seriously I could NOT believe myself not using it sooner.
Shortly off the kayak launch ramp at E.G. Simmons, we encounter a dolphin or two. It/they followed us for good 10 minutes. I just thought Dolphin would be an appropriate name for our kayak. And Linda added Blue.
So Blue Dolphin it is.
The inflatable Sea Eagle 380x is very solid and spacious. The seats we purchased (not inflatable) are comfortable.
The water temp is 44° Fahrenheit (about 6° Celsius) at 5:40pm. This time, the ship designated a staff to use our phone to video the event, which is really good. I didn’t try to swim this time.
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