Lake Erie Swims 

Overview

These weekly monitored swim workouts are coordinated and ran by Carol Novak (President), Ethan Sasiela (Volunteer),  & other BTC Board members and volunteers. They are geared towards acclimating yourself to open water and to familiarize yourself with swimming continuously without a wall every 25/50 yards. Some members may also go for a run or bike ride in the neighborhoods adjacent to the beach before or after the swim.

Note there are no public restrooms at this location. There is a bathroom in the Mobil gas station less than a half mile up the road, North(east)ward.

Parking 

Parking at the Seaway Trail Center on the lake side of Rt 5 is limited. There is additional parking across the street at the Frontier District Office Lot where you are able to take the tunnel under the road to the beach.

DO NOT CROSS ROUTE 5 DIRECTLY, it is extremely busy at this time of day.

In either location you will need appropriate footwear to get yourself to the water access.   

Swimming Rules

1. You must be a paid active member of the club to participate in club events. We cannot allow guests or any kind of 1-day option due to insurance reasons.

2. You must sign in prior to beginning the workout.

3. You must wear a bright-colored swim cap, to make yourself more visible in the water.

4. Members are highly encouraged to buy a personal swim buoy to be seen better on the water and to help in the case of an emergency.

5. We recommend you pair up with at least one other member to ensure everyone's safety.  There are usually plenty of members swimming, so it's pretty easy to tag along with others that are swimming loops or lengths.

6. Please do not bring any alcohol to this site for consumption after the workout (and members will not be permitted to participate in the workout if they have been drinking before hand).  

Water Temperature

Lake temperature estimates can be found on various websites linked below. Temperatures are taken at various locations and depths and may not reflect the exact temperature at the swim site. We'll usually toss a thermometer in the water for a reading before each swim.

• Weather.gov: Buffalo

• SeaTemperature.Info: Buffalo 

• NOAA.gov Buoy Data: Buffalo

Weather & Cancellations

Our swim schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.  Please be sure to check the BTC online calendar (as well as BTC email list, facebook page, etc) for any changes and cancellations.  It is very rare for an event to be canceled in advance due to weather.  Cancellations due to weather may be made on site at the time that the event is scheduled to start.  Even though it might be raining at 5 pm where you are, it may be clear and sunny at the event site or vice versa!  We'll all do our best to provide advanced notice of event changes/cancellations but your cooperation and patience are also appreciated!