Evanston, August 1

Its hard to believe that it is August 1 and we have hardly gotten started with open water. This is only the second full Lake swim I have done this season. But conditions were near perfect, 74 degree water, not glass flat but close to it with a few small ripples and a 3 inch swell. There was a shallow overcast and the water was not completely clear. Also the beach in the break area has become quite pebelly with some small rocks mixed in. On the plus side it was much easier to park during a weekday.

Jody and I did a wall to wall swim, but not hurried. Our only accompaniment were seagulls, lots of geese swimming in packs and one lone lady paddleboarder.