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2013-10-14 10:46 AM
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Not really worried about the jellies...we'll mostly be in full wetsuits and they'll just brush off if we run into them.

Really am hoping for some tide at the start of the 140.6, though! And not the kind going out, either!

Well, into taper and looking forward to the race. Should be fun.


2013-10-15 11:30 AM
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Yep - Low tide is at 6:51, so hopefully by 7:30 it will be moving in the right direction!
2013-10-15 11:42 AM
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I've been looking at the tide charts for the race and I wouldn't bank on a big assist from the tide. There's not a big swing in tide forecasted for the 26th. There looks to only be about a 2ft difference in tide between low and high and that is at the inlet. The effects will lessen the farther you travel from the inlet. If there the winds are out of the north with any significance, then it will also lessen the assist you get from an incoming tide.

Bottom line it this...There will be some assistance from the incoming tide, but don't expect much. If anything, pray for winds out of the south to give you a little boost.

I'm doing the full as a relay. I'm riding the bike portion so I'm praying for no winds!
2013-10-15 12:20 PM
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The tide forecast for Masonboro Inlet remains the same -- low tide at 7:42.

2013-10-15 1:49 PM
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jmkizer pointed out something else I forgot to mention. The swim start for the full is 7:30am. Since low tide is at 7:42, you will have a mostly slack tide for the swim. For those who are not very familiar, a slack tide is the time between tides where the water is "stationary". Meaning that the tide is no longer falling and it hasn't started to rise yet either.

2013-10-15 1:57 PM
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Bouncing off of the walls already...can't wait to step to the line. I always feel guilty when I start to taper. Just signed up for my bus ticket from downtown to the beach transition area, can't believe I had to pay for that...anyway. I heard last year that there was some rain, hoping for some good weather!


2013-10-15 6:09 PM
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Originally posted by Wojo14

jmkizer pointed out something else I forgot to mention. The swim start for the full is 7:30am. Since low tide is at 7:42, you will have a mostly slack tide for the swim. For those who are not very familiar, a slack tide is the time between tides where the water is "stationary". Meaning that the tide is no longer falling and it hasn't started to rise yet either.




What a bummer about the slack tide. I've been hearing a lot about it, though, so I'm prepared.

So, if low tide is at 7:42, how long does it take for the tide to start "un-slacking"? Will we get any benefit from the tide, let's say 15, 20, 30 mins into the swim?

Looking at the swim times from a few years ago, it looks like they had the same issue.
2013-10-15 7:21 PM
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BTW, I'm bib# 229 for B2B Full. Awesome.
2013-10-15 7:40 PM
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yep 2010 had a slack tide and wind from the north. Not so much a fun time in the pond.

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2013-10-15 8:42 PM
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Originally posted by qrkid

yep 2010 had a slack tide and wind from the north. Not so much a fun time in the pond.

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I did it with QRKID in 2010 in the slack tide. I actually think it was al ittle against us that year, with that 20mph wind in our faces. DId the full swim in something like 1:10, compared with 4K pool swims in around 60 mins in training, so not exactly what I was expecting! I know guys I swim faster than who did the full in 53 mins in 2009 so I was hoping for that or faster. Don't stress it though- you get the current you get, and everyone gets it. Just deal with it calmly and keep swimming until the end.

FWIW, I did the half swim in 2012 in something like 27 mins on way worse training than the year before when I did the full in way more than twice as long...the current can be wonderful, or disappointing, so don't let it ruin your day if it sucks. And d00d, I dont think the tide starts going out within 10-30 mins....I think it is quite a bit longer than that but I am sure someone who knows about these things can help.

2013-10-16 8:44 AM
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I know most of you probably have reservations, but figured I would let you know.

I had to cancel my reservation for the Best Western (right near the finish line), so anyone looking for a spot could have some luck calling up!

Chris


2013-10-16 9:36 AM
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The length of time that the tide remains slack varies. There are a lot of factors that affect the tide, such as the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon, winds, atmospheric pressure and even water depth/sea level. Something to consider for a starting point is tide height, which is usually displayed in feet on tide charts. The other being the wind, which are predominatly out of the north this time of year here in Wilmington. If the winds are calm on the 26th, and the tidal difference between the low tide height and the high tide height is around 2.5 ft, my guess would be that you would feel a little push from the current about 30 minutes after the low tide time. Again keep in mind, there is not a whole lot of tide shift on this particular day so don't expect much. If the winds are blowing hard out of the north, then you may end up feeling like you are swimming against the current. Sorry to be a downer, but I believe in giving as much info as possible to you can plan accordingly.

That is about as bare bones as I can break it down to. It appears that spending my whole life scanning weather maps, tide charts and swell forecasts for surfing and fishing purposes has finally paid off because I was able to help someone else out. I can't wait to tell my wife "I told you so!"
2013-10-16 9:42 AM
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Originally posted by Wojo14

The length of time that the tide remains slack varies. There are a lot of factors that affect the tide, such as the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon, winds, atmospheric pressure and even water depth/sea level. Something to consider for a starting point is tide height, which is usually displayed in feet on tide charts. The other being the wind, which are predominatly out of the north this time of year here in Wilmington. If the winds are calm on the 26th, and the tidal difference between the low tide height and the high tide height is around 2.5 ft, my guess would be that you would feel a little push from the current about 30 minutes after the low tide time. Again keep in mind, there is not a whole lot of tide shift on this particular day so don't expect much. If the winds are blowing hard out of the north, then you may end up feeling like you are swimming against the current. Sorry to be a downer, but I believe in giving as much info as possible to you can plan accordingly.

That is about as bare bones as I can break it down to. It appears that spending my whole life scanning weather maps, tide charts and swell forecasts for surfing and fishing purposes has finally paid off because I was able to help someone else out. I can't wait to tell my wife "I told you so!"


Well how about helping another out.?Let me know when we are going to have a glassy stomach/chest or bigger day with so I can hit up Pelican Watch.
2013-10-16 2:06 PM
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Swam the channel last night. Got in 30 minutes after high tide. After about 20 minutes it started to push. Then again, the wind was out of the North so that helped a bit too. It's wasn't epic by any means, but it was something.
2013-10-16 8:34 PM
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Originally posted by d00d

BTW, I'm bib# 229 for B2B Full. Awesome.


Bib #460 for the Full. Wahooo!
2013-10-17 9:01 AM
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qr, did you catch some this morning? It was picture perfect waist high and glassy with the occasional bigger. I went out on the south side of the CB Pier. Plenty of lefts to keep this goofy footer happy! Now I gotta figure out how to get a bike ride in today. Man it sucks having no discipline!




Well how about helping another out.?Let me know when we are going to have a glassy stomach/chest or bigger day with so I can hit up Pelican Watch.


2013-10-18 7:21 AM
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Originally posted by Wojo14

qr, did you catch some this morning? It was picture perfect waist high and glassy with the occasional bigger. I went out on the south side of the CB Pier. Plenty of lefts to keep this goofy footer happy! Now I gotta figure out how to get a bike ride in today. Man it sucks having no discipline!




Well how about helping another out.?Let me know when we are going to have a glassy stomach/chest or bigger day with so I can hit up Pelican Watch.



I wish. I had a 13hr clinical at the hospital so no waves for me.
2013-10-19 1:05 PM
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One week to go, folks! Weather looks like it's going to be cool, so be ready for that!
Make sure you rest this week, especially the few days before the race.

See you folks down there!
2013-10-20 1:39 PM
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hey pal, look me up down there. meet me at the finish line ill be there at 1:09 pm
2013-10-20 7:48 PM
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hey pal, look me up down there. meet me at the finish line ill be there at 1:09 pm


What wave you going off in? You might need to revisit that 1:09pm time and go with 12:59pm
2013-10-21 5:08 AM
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Come on Daryn let me struggle for a 4:49! wave 1, you gonna be hanging around there?


2013-10-21 4:10 PM
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Come on Daryn let me struggle for a 4:49! wave 1, you gonna be hanging around there?


not racing, but should be around and about...........unless there are waves to be had ;-)
2013-10-21 7:56 PM
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So it looks like the first place our families will see us is somewhere after the bike portion starts down the road unless they walk, run, or cycle to the swim start. Any good spots along the route from years past?

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2013-10-22 8:26 PM
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What's are yous guys thoughts on being cold on the bike? I'm gonna bring some long sleeve cycling pants, shirt and gloves to have at T1 just in case. 2011 was miserable cold.
2013-10-22 8:50 PM
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my thoughts on being cold : I'll hate it. The frigid temps forecasted are a total buzz kill. I'd rather deal with heat.

That said, here's my list:
2 swim caps

Wool knee socks
wool arm warmers
wool gloves
changing into dry tri suit
Beanie under helmet
extra short sleeved Jersey to throw on over tri suit
toe covers on shoes
also bought embro for the exposed legs

I'll ditch the jersey at special needs if I'm hot.

I love my wool socks and warmers. I never overheat (unless it's like 75 degrees, in which case I wouldn't need them anyway)

putting another Beanie and jacket in run special needs just in case.
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