United We Swim

Near the end of January, I checked the weather. It was freezing. With the ripping northeast wind, the temperature was 13 degrees. There was a small craft advisory. That wind direction meant there’d be impressive chop in the small cove. Perfect day of a swim. And not. We decided to meet at the cove and … Continue reading United We Swim

STB: Team Pier Pressure

I’ve completed at least six Save the Bay Narragansett swims, from the Naval Station Newport to Potter Cove in Jamestown. It’s a fabulous gathering of swimmers–of all ages, backgrounds and experiences–at least 500-strong. This year’s swim was scheduled for July 11; it was not to be. It would be a virtual event; the pandemic nixed … Continue reading STB: Team Pier Pressure