SAFE SWIMMING!... WHO WANTS A SWIM BUOY? We're taking a leap of faith that we will be doing OWS sometime this summer. Under that premise, we are strongly encouraging all of our members, regardless of swimming ability, to consider purchasing a swim buoy. So, if you do not already have one, we'd like to know if you would like to be part of a bulk order for one. The pricing drops from about $30-$35 when purchasing one to about $20-$25 if we purchase 10 or more. They come in multiple colors and sizes and there is an option for a version with a pocket (larger sizes and pocket versions are about $5 extra). If you are interested in buying one, please post a comment by Sunday, May 10... If there are 10 or more and you can provide me with an electronic payment (e.g. PayPal, Venmo, etc) in advance, I'll do the legwork of placing the order and eventually delivering it to you. They are functional for both safety and security reasons... 1) Safety - Visibility: This is really the primary reason that we think the swim buoy is great for swimmers of all levels... No matter how fast you can swim, jet skis and boats are faster... And a swim buoy doesn't impact your stroke... I was originally not in favor of having one for this reason, but after trying it out a few times, I now use one for all non-racing open water swims. 2) Safety - Flotation: If you have any concerns about fatigue, the swim buoy can be used for flotation. It provides that extra level of assurance that you may need if you have any concerns about OWS. 3) Security - Take your valuables with you! No longer do you have to leave your keys, phone, wallet, etc alone on the beach while you swim and then hope they are still there when you return. You can take them with you in the sort of dry pocket that is part of the swim buoy. For more information... • New Wave Swim Buoy website... https://www.newwaveswimbuoy.com/ • Product review by Triathlon Taren... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Zd8NgABfs So who wants one?