An open water swim in December is a rare and special treat for me, so when my boss asked if I could attend a conference for our company in Long Beach, California, the first weekend in December, I jumped at the opportunity. Sign me up: warm air, relatively warm water, and just a stone’s throw from where Catalina swims finish.
It sounded delightful. The event didn’t start until 10am, so I’d most certainly have time to swim before being cooped up in an exhibit hall for 10 hours.