Mayhem In Morro Bay: 2024 IronMan 70.3 Morro Bay - Race Recap…What Happened? So Many DNFs!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2024
- Mayhem In Morro Bay: 2024 IronMan 70.3 Morro Bay - Over 500 DNFs at the swim!?
It’s IronMan 70.3 Morro Bay’s 2nd Year, it didn’t turn out so well for 500+ athletes who succumbed to the chaotic conditions at the swim course. Our team was there and was one of the unfortunate ones who got pulled from the water because of the strong currents brought in by the tides. This is a recap from Gerard, who did the swim leg of a relay team for FilAmTri club. Hear what happened and how his experience was at this year’s event.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:17 Shoutouts
2:26 Swim Start Conditions
6:08 The Turn Around Point - Red Buoy
11:05 Realization - There’s Trouble!
12:54 The Mayhem In The Water
14:53 Helped By A Lifeguard
17:43 Futile Attempt To Move Forward
22:18 The Surrender - Get Me Out!
27:00 Last Takes - How’s Morro Bay
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Hi! I’m the kayaker that was helping you and the gentleman that was emotional. Your account of the swim was spot on! I remember everything you mentioned! Sorry you weren’t able to finish but really tried so hard!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I was out there that day and didn't know what was going on in the water, other than it didn't feel right. I'm an SF bay swimmer, but this was totally unexpected. This was my first tri and I thought it was odd that I had people swimming nearly on top of me the last 1000 yards. In retrospect, I think it was due to panic.
My 3 friends I did the race with got pulled from the water with DNFs. Somehow I made it through but it definitely impacted the rest of the race. Thank you to all the lifesavers in the water that morning. All the swimmers gave their all and should be proud of themselves for being out there that day.
Glad to hear you @mocmahone were able to get through that tough swim. Congratulations on your finish! That’s awesome!
I also heard that Those who were seeded at the back (meaning: slower pace) got the worse of it all. The current kept getting stronger by the minute. The lifesavers definitely had their work cut out for them that day. Big thanks to each and everyone of them.
Even as a UK BCU level 3 qualified sea kayaker (trained to be competent to do sea trips, but not lead or organise, which would require level four or five) we were taught to be very aware of tides and currents, as an essential part of any trip planning. You need to know what the local tides and currents are doing at times related to the trip, so what happens if you fall behind schedule, take too long a break, etc, as this can affect safety. So the same should go for anyone planning a local swimming race, anywhere where there are currents and tides. They need to know exactly what the conditions will be throughout the race, as it is not like the weather, which is unpredictable more than a few hours ahead. Tides and currents are completely predictable, as they are based on the positions of the moon and the earth, and tables and charts will should the speed of water flow at all times, for all sea connected water ways, on all days, in the future. A sea kayaker is less vulnerable than a swimmer, being able to manage four to six knots, but even so, I experienced paddling on the Thames into a four knot current, and it is hard to make head way. For a swimmer, it would be impossible.
Id love to watch the video, but the whole background video plus the superimposed one jumping around makes it very hard.
I am so sorry that happened to you and the other swimmers. That had to have been so scary and traumatic. Sending hugs! I heard about it after I finished my 70.3 in Chattanooga. Come to TN or NC with your free entry.
You made the right call to get out, never play with your life, not worth it
The videos/rumors/whispers about the Morro Bay swim are starting to surface.
Someone made a terrible decision in letting this swim proceed. Probably in the name of "business" and not "safety".
They are extremely lucky it wasn't worse...like a death or even multiple deaths. While the lifeguards did an excellent job..Overall, I don't think they were sufficiently prepared.
There will be an investigation, I'm sure, and rightfully so.
A good point is the order that swimmers are launched. The newer swimmers (and quite possibly the weaker swimmers) are closer to the back...the current increased as the newer swimmers were waiting to start...this created (as you experienced) a potential for catastrophic events. The current increased as the slower swimmers entered the water.
The sport is growing...which means there is money to be made...in my opinion, a decision was made to run the race based on business and not safety.
I'm glad you and everyone made it out. Stopping was a wise decision my friend. Live to run another race!..keep pushing.
Hey thanks for the story! Will you defer to some other event this year?
Thanks for the video!
Scratch Morro Bay off the list along with Ironman Louisville (up-river against the current) swim portion. Dum dum race directors!
I think there probably just needs to be a bit more education or awareness about swimming in bodies of water that are affected by tidal or currents. You need to be prepared for a long swim if the current goes against you, panic is the only killer in these events, keep calm and keep moving but make sure you've trained for the conditions. A bit like preparing for a hilly, off road or windy course.
I avoid these types of swims. Totally unnecessary. Scratching Morro Bay off the list forever, lol!
An interesting commentry but I don't see how anyone could sit and watch the video. I was getting a headache looking at it.
Thanks for the input @geraldjones1509. We’ll to do better on the next videos.
I’m here searching for the latest TFC drama with some group called OneTribe…😉