Lake Erie Swims
2024 Notice
There is an on-going construction project planned at Wilkeson Pointe which we are expecting to be completed sometime in 2024.
BTC will be in contact with NYS authorities in late Spring 2024 regarding opportunites to swim at Wilkeson Pointe for the Summer and Fall.
Beaver Island remains our contingency site if Wilkeson remains unavailable
We are exploring alternate contigency locations.
Updates will be communicated to members via the BTC Facebook group and email blast
Time & Location
Wednesday Evenings from 5-7pm
Starting in mid to late June, depending on permits and water temperatures
Ending in mid to late September
Wilkeson Pointe, off of Fuhrmann Blvd
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Overview
These weekly monitored swim workouts are coordinated and ran by Ethan Sasiela & other BTC 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 along the public waterfront paths before or after the swim.
Swimming Rules
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.
You must sign in prior to beginning the workout.
You must wear a bright-colored swim cap, to make yourself more visible in the water.
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.
You must 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.
You must follow all of the rules for the property that we are using. It is a privilege for us to be able to swim here (we have a permit from the ECHDC), and we do not want to lose that privilege by breaking the rules. For example, please do not park illegally in places that specifically say "No Parking."
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). After the workout is over, members are encouraged to meet at a local establishment for refreshments. Charlie's Boat House restaurant (formerly "Dug's Dive") is just 1.5 miles down the road from our swim site, and it is a popular post-swim hangout for BTC members.
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 & 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!