First tri 2004 have never had a canceled swim (unless you count IMCA where it was all canceled when we were in transition). And I mostly race on the west coast in the ocean thru surf. I’ve raced in plenty of “adverse conditions” and that has not really changed IME since I started. Only change I’ve seen is Oceanside reverting to the harbor swim (where it was for years and years originally)

But would I pack up and go if it was? No. Wouldn’t be happy as I am a swimmer but you race the course they give you.

But again (and I’ve also dived coz for years so am very familiar with November conditions and nortes) the harbormaster closed the harbor meaning no boats could legally go out. From this info (if accurate and knowing people that live there I believe it is) not a CYA at all (I mean unless one falls for conspiracy theories and thinks IM somehow convinced the HM to shut down Cozumel’s most lucrative on the water businesses….). ETA - closure is for boats < 30 foot

Anyway aside from way too many parentheses, I get that it's fashionable to rag on how easy Ironmans are now (except for CA with a stupid swim--- 36 minutes? ) /shrug