That last comment is why I held off for a few years of doing a self seeded start at the Chatt events. Every year I take a look at the swim times of those in the water first, hoping for just a few random outliers, but am amazed at how many people are not even close to seeding themselves correctly (start with 25 minute swimmers and swim almost double that). Its hundreds of athletes. Unfortunately this just screws it up for everyone. They are also the ones who then are unhappy with their swim and think it was too rough and wonder why they got swam over... This system should make for an incredibly smooth swim, a faster swim for everyone, the chance to catch the right feet, if they seed themselves accordingly.

Im reluctant to do so, but I will be making this change (self seeded instead of first come, first serve) for IMChoo as well. That race I fear will be even worse because of the lack of daylight and shortened timeline, but Ive got to give it a shot.

Stay safe out there and see everyone in just over a month.

Brian