Water Pictures From West Neck Beach 1 & 2 Mile Swim: Sunday, June 26, 2011

"Look, isn't that me paddling?" 

Before The Start Of The Race: West Neck Beach 1 & 2 Mile Swim

Now, how does that knot go? Left over right? Right over left? Ahhh... this should be good enough, it looks really, really calm out there today!

Did anybody remember to bring tablecloths? This is an inaugural swim race!

We were going to have that bird plot the course for us but he flew north and the race goes south!

A BIG thanks to Sea Tow... they made a complicated job look easy!

Our "rocky" North Shore beach gets a through grooming before the swimmers even get to the parking lot. 

The "Official" Officials Photo.

I got my official West Neck Beach t-shirt. Now if I just don't lose my wallet!

Forget the tablecloths... we got a tent!

OK, we're all set up, now where are the swimmers?

This is really starting to come together... I guess it'd be OK to smile and be happy! And, lets face it, the weather couldn't have been any better. Just who was on the weather committee? (I'll take credit if no one else wants to!)

Ah. Summertime. The Beach. The Sun. A "Boy" and his surfboard. Cue the Beach Boys, we got a swim race today in Cold Spring Harbor, New York.

I don't think Rob let go of that clipboard all morning long!

Huntington / Cold Spring Harbor 1 & 2 Mile Swim First Photos

So Many Pictures... So Little Time to post them! The Open Water Swim Event at West Neck Beach this morning was a great success. Here are just a FEW of the hundreds of pictures that were taken... to say nothing of video! Though, we'll start with a video just to :tease" a bit. More pictures (and videos),  to come over the coming days and weeks. Yes, I took that many pictures, (and videos), and I wasn't the only one with a camera! 

Huntington / Cold Spring Harbor 1 & 2 Mile Swim Is Almost Here!

At 5AM on Sunday morning, June 26, 2011, there will be a last-minute weather check and if necessary, a cancellation notice will be emailed to the nearly 200 swimmers for this first-ever swim. The good news is that as of today, (Friday), the weather people are pretty sure that these pesky thunderstorms that have been hitting Long Island for the last couple of days should be gone for good... or at least for Sunday... leaving us with blue skies and puffy white clouds for the check-in, the swim and awards!  

Thanks to all the Volunteers and the Race Committee members, especially Event Directors Rob Ripp and Colleen Driscoll. Check back after the race -- we hope to be publishing LOTS of pictures of what promises to be a great event!

12 Hours to Go! If you haven't signed up for the West Neck Beach Swim, Click the Link Below BEFORE Midnight Tonight!

CLICK HERE: tick tick tick-registration-deadline-for West Neck Beach Swim

It Was Buoy Turn Practice Day At The Huntington Y

It's not exactly like turning around a buoy in an open water event but it's as close as Bob can make it in a 25 yard pool! Thanks to Bob Miller for the pictures and the buoy turn tips! Want to know what those tips are? Sign up for Bob's next class at the Huntington YMCA -- practice makes perfect!

One Week To Go! Here's The Race Course Map For West Neck Beach One and Two Mile Swim

If You Haven't Joined U.S. MastersSwimming As a Member of the Huntington Masters Swim Team... NOW'S THE TIME!

The Huntington Masters Swim Team and U.S. Masters Swimming welcomes swimmers of all abilities who want to improve their overall fitness, develop better technique, or train for any type of swimming competition. If you want to get fit, become a better swimmer or triathlete, stay motivated and meet new friends, U.S. Masters Swimming, the Huntington Masters Swim Team and the West Neck Pod is the place to be!


CLICK HERE to join US Masters Swimming. IMPORTANT: Don't forget to sign up as a member of HUMS (Huntington Masters Swimming and the West Neck Pod). US Masters has a nominal annual charge. Huntington Masters Swimming and the West Neck Pod are both free.

Register Online Now for the First Annual Huntington/Cold Spring Harbor 1 & 2 Mile Swim!

Join us at West Neck Beach on Sunday, June 26, 2011 in a  benefit to support the Huntington YMCA's children's swim scholarship program. 


This sanctioned event, (One and Two Mile Open Water Swim), will also include a 400-meter swim for children ten and under, and will feature both wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions.  On-line registration is open -- follow the links on the Water-Blog to register for the US Masters Swimming, Open, and USA Swimming divisions: 

CLICK the Link BELOW to go to the Water-Blog for COMPLETE registration info and links: 


http://thewater-blog.blogspot.com/2011/05/register-online-now-for-first-annual.html

See you at West Neck Beach!

An Army of Bright Green Crossing Guards Spotted At The Huntington Y

Along with the "new" building, "new" parking lot, and some "new" members, The Huntington YMCA main driveway sported a veritable Army of NEW Bright Green Crossing Guards! Perhaps these new guards, like the hoped-for warmer May weather are all harbingers of Summers imminent arrival in the form of campers and Open Water Swimming! Yes, before you know it, we'll all be back at West Neck Beach!

Competition Bike For Sale (Save OVER $3,500.00!)

Are you in the market for a new ride? Do you have dreams of a Ferrari, but only funds for a Hyundai? Well, Nancy may have the solution to your dilemma. How? Nancy’s misfortune (lost her job), can be your good fortune. She is unfortunately, being forced to sell her road bike to meet some unavoidable bills.  Here’s the deal:

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Truly a gem, that can be yours, (ALL of it!), for $4000, (negotiable).

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More Pictures From the TRI / Masters Swim Meet: 3/27/2011 Huntington Y

Thanks and a "Tip-Of-The-Camera-Lens" to Jeff Urquhart for all these photos of the March 27th Sunday Morning TRI / Masters Swim Meet at the Norton Pool in the Huntington Y.