A really cold swim in Seattle

A really cold swim in Seattle | DC Rainmaker

With the water temperature at 49*F/9*C (according to the buoy sitting in the sunny portion of the lake), things were a bit chilly.

Is the Cold Plunge Trend in Seattle All It's Cracked Up to Be?

Our columnist took a dip into frigid Alki Beach waters to test the wellness benefits of swimming in cold waters.

Seattle's year-round cold water swimmers say the practice is mood ...

“It's called cold water swimming. I call it reconnecting with nature,” laughed Seattle's Lina Karman, standing on a small Seattle beach in her ...

Swimming at Alki? : r/Seattle - Reddit

I've done this in this exact spot more times than i can count. Seahurst park as well. It's cold, but the top 6" isn't so bad. Some areas are a ...

Seattle open-water swimmer Melissa Kegler promotes ... - YouTube

... Ice Mile event with a 1.4-mile swim in 39.2 degree water in 51 minutes and 26 seconds. Her goal is not only to excel in this extreme sport ...

Wild Swimming in Seattle - Pacific Northwest Seasons

A few times we went over to Lake Washington, which was somewhat warmer. In the summer, with swimming pools still closed, it was heavenly to swim ...

Is Ocean and climate in Seattle too cold to swim? - Quora

In general, yes, it is too cold to swim in the ocean here. However, it is slightly more complicated than that. The waters here are definitely cold.

Seattle's open-water swimmers say it's transformative; here's how to ...

Avoid swimming along big rock jetties, sharp barnacle-covered beaches or weedy marshland as you begin. Cox advises “don't swim out to a buoy ...

Topic: swimming in the sound? - West Seattle Blog...

I swim at Golden Gardens all year round. I've recently found a half dozen other cold water swimmers. We had a great swim last saturday in high ...

Seattle's Open Water Swim Brigade

“Cold is not just a state of mind. It's cold.” And that's what some of the people who like open-water swimming have to say about the sport.

How to Swim Safely in Cold Water Lakes — Washington Trails ...

How do you feel about taking a plunge in 50-degree water? Our region's alpine lakes are stunningly beautiful — clear, clean and sparkling. It's hard to look at ...

Seattle Open Water Swimmers - Facebook

A place for open water swimmers to share their experiences and skills swimming in the Seattle area, and to arrange for group swims.

Behold, the intrepid open water swimmers of Alki Beach, who brave ...

In West Seattle, Alki swimmers have done their part during the pandemic to stagger times and avoid the Saturday and Sunday morning meetups that ...

Where to Swim in Seattle? - The Stranger

You will see sailboats bobbing. Oh, is that a jellyfish? Yes. Oh, is it really this cold? Yes. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

Swimming in Seattle - Marathon Swimmers Forum

Lake Washington is around 70 at the moment, and will get into the low 40s over the winter. But if you are going to jump in cold water, at least ...

Water still dangerously cold in western Washington | king5.com

"Washington waters are often cold enough to cause cold water shock, even on a hot summer day. Cold water can quickly weaken even the strongest ...

Seattle-area weather is hot, but the water is still dangerously cold

“The danger with the cold water is that a good swimmer who's good in the swimming pool can quickly become incapacitated. Muscles just don't work ...

Lake swimming beach bacteria and temperature - King County

Our lakes, rivers, and Puget Sound can be very cold – even during hot summer days. Be careful when swimming in cold water below 70F! Even strong swimmers can ...

The Dangerously Cold Water in Washington and Other Ways to Cool

With sudden weather changes, like Seattle getting up to 90 degrees in a short time period, the snow is coming down the rivers in large quantities. All the snow ...

Seattle Open Water Swimming - Getting Started - Wischik

Temperature: The Puget Sound is COLD! In the Sound I wear a wetsuit all year round -- a 4:3 wetsuit, 3mm neoprene gloves and booties (with separate big toe) and ...