So I am going to be in Portland ME in 2 weekends and Im looking to get an open water swim while Im up there. It can be in the ocean, although that would be cold, or a lake nearby. Ive never been to Portland.
Lookin for something close to the downtown area. what beaches are in the area that are decent for swimming.
Ill have a car so I can travel but not looking to go to far
If you wait until the 13th there will be a bunch of people swimming out between the islands in Casco Bay, Casco Bay Swim Run. https://www.facebook.com/events/1611347229158565/
I’ve seen some people swimming off East End beach in Portland, that is where the Peaks 2 Portland swim finishes. I only swam there while prepping for the race and on race day. It can be a little busy in the area.
Pine Point Beach in Scarborough isn’t too far away and people regularly swim there.
For lakes, the two I’m familiar with are Kennebunk Pond in Lyman and Crystal Lake in Gray.
Kennebunk Pond:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kennebunk+Pond/@43.503134,-70.6393726,1359m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cb2b9b7809517f1:0xdc4622e82e423d4f!8m2!3d43.5039714!4d-70.6483765
Awesome thank you for these. I’ll be up there Saturday/Sunday so I’ll probably see some of that race.
Might just pop in the ocean for a bit seems like a decent option, but cold.
Thank you again for the resources
There’s usually a group leaving out of Crescent Beach in Cape Elizabeth early in the mornings - usually around 5:30 or so.
Coast Endurance usually also has something going on for OWS. Message Todd over on his site here - http://coastendurance.com