Does anyone think the Vineman swim course is faster than other venues?

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I never heard this till recently.I thought my PB’s there were from better training. Thanks

2

yes definitely

also it is pretty sheltered
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3

How much quicker?

4

Around 1 min for a 32-34 minutes swimmer.

5

For the full? not in my experience.

Fastest is definitely IMLP because of the ease of navigation. All the others seem to be about the same, water conditions dependent.

6

Yes the full. The last two years I swam an hour flat. While at an oly last week a guy claimed that the swim there is much faster, either shorter or do to current. I have not heard that before.

7

Funny but I always have crappy swims there and others I talk to report the same. The water temp is always too warm for me and I don’t do well in really warm water. Plus the water quality is just plain yucky…not toxic or anything but just poor vis. I much prefer and go faster in clear cold water.