Peter (48462km):
1817 days ago 2 categories   45 minute swim in 10 degree water - not so much fun. Up until the sail settled nicely on top of the longboard and the 25 mph wind and 4 ft chop carried everything away, I was actually having fun. Getting out of breath trying to swim after the gear reminded me too much of the SUPer that they picked out of the water dead just a couple of years ago. That really did not feel good.
From the water, it looked like I was making no progress towards land, trying to swim in a 5 mm suit + hooded vest + boots + open-palm mittens. The GPS tracks show things differently, I would have been able to stand within the next 30 minutes or so. But I sure was glad when Nina showed up to give me a tow. At the same time, the parking lot filled up with police, ambulance, harbor master, firefighters, and press. The rescue boat reached us just as Nina had dragged me into shallow water. Big thanks to all the rescuers. It was not really a close call at all, but much too close for my comfort level. I miss Fangyland, Albany, and Lake George!
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