Find a place to swim. Before the lake gets warm enough to practice you should find a lap pool (25 yards). Here are a few places in Ithaca that have a pool:
- Ithaca Swim Club
- Cornell University Wellness Center
- Ithaca YMCA
- Island Health and Fitness
- Ithaca College: Hill Center
- Ithaca Municipal Pools: Cass Park Pool and Alex Haley Pool
- Myer's Park
- Taughannock Falls State Park
Wear the right equipment. All you really need is a swim suit and a pair of goggles. But you can also wear fins and a wetsuit if you need some extra help and buoyancy. Here is some advice:
- Check-out Swim Outlet for ideas and pricing.
- Swim Suit (usually made of Lycra). I recommend Speedo or TYR brands.
- Goggles and bathing cap. You will be swimming in a cap, so wearing one may help you get used to it. Get a rubber cap, not Lycra.
- (Optional) A kick board, pull buoy, fins and paddles. I would recommend you try out this equipment before you purchase anything.
