Weekly Workouts Q: What should I bring with me to Aquatic Park? Q: What is the water temperature? Q: Is the water dirty? Q: Do I need a wetsuit? Q: Is a diving or surfing wetsuit okay for swimming? Q: What should I look for when buying a wetsuit? Q: Are booties ok for swimming? Q: Why do I need earplugs? Q: If I wear earplugs I can’t hear anything, should I still wear them? Q: Why do I need Body Glide? Q: Why do my hands and feet get so cold? Q: Are there sharks in the bay & cove? Q: Are there other creatures in the bay, and if so are they dangerous? Q: I swim in the pool. How will I know when I am ready for open water? Q: What is the difference between pool and open water training? Q: Can you watch my stroke? Q: What should I eat before I swim? Q: How long will we swim? Q: What are the distances inside the cove, around the breakwater wall, and to the flag and back? Q: How long should I train in the water, and what distances should I aspire to? Q: What is an ebb and flood? Q: Is there a place to change at Aquatic Park? Q: Where can I leave my belongings while I swim? Q: What are the signs of hypothermia? Q: What should I do if I feel hypothermic?