So it was October 17th here in Utah and it was looking like it was going to be a pretty decent day with temps in the low 70s. Since we only got the boat out for one trip this year, I thought it would be nice to get out one more time. Checked on line and water temp at Utah lake was 60 to 65 degrees. Pretty chilly but not way cold. So here's Shad on what was very good water, nice and smooth. We got there a little before noon so the air temperature was still only in the low 60's and I forgot the wet suits at home in the garage. Well, I don't know if you can see it on this picture, but the water temp was only 48 degrees!! It was so cold you couldn't breath in the water. Once you got out of the water, it was actually quite pleasant. I guess that comes from all of those early morning runs when the water temp is 70 and the air temps are in the 50s.



But, we could only handle two runs and then we had to get out. It was just too cold. My problem, however, was that I couldn't get out of the bindings when I was done. I was freeeezing! But I finally made it. I can tell you, had I had a wet suit, it would have been a great day.



If you look at Shad's run above, you'll see a shallow layer of colder air that had some moisture in it. Yea, a bit cool.



Check out this picture of Annika's legs. You can see the goose pimples on them. She's a bit of a light weight, ha ha.

So the crazies were me, Shad, Annika, Robyne, Cliff, and Cliff's friend Shana. We all got in the water except for Cliff's friend, she was the only sane one. I'll do it again next year but I'll remember to take the wet suits.