All I can say is Eeeewww!

[swanie]

Danskin Women's Triathlon Series has announced a change in venue for their June race to the DLR and they are planning the swim in the lagoon at DCA! How in God's green earth are they going to be able to make that safe to swim in?

Here's more info...

COURSE DESCRIPTION (as of March 17, 2008)

SWIM
approximately .35 mile

The swim is approximately .35 mile in the lagoon of Disney's California Adventure® Park. Disney® magic is in the air as you enjoy the views and park settings during your safe and calm lagoon swim.

BIKE
approximately 10 miles

The bike is a 10 mile course comprised of 2 x 5-mile loops leaving Disneyland® Resort's parking lot, traveling North on Disneyland Drive and then creating a large box to the east of Disneyland® Resort. You will re-enter the park through the original parking lot of Disneyland® Resort and the gates off Harbor Blvd – one more time around and you will be heading for the run.

RUN
approximately 2.5 miles

The run is approximately 2.5 miles in length and touches on the outside of Disneyland® Resort, through the main entrance, parts of the Magic Kingdom®, weaving through Disney's California Adventure® Park before returning adjacent to the Transition Area in the Timon Parking Lot where the crowds, the excitement and the fun will be waiting.

I know that Disney has been anxious to bring the success of their WDW triathlons to California, but the swim portion has been a huge obstacle. I don't see that they've done anything to remedy it, nor do they really have the time to do any kind of fix. I'd be willing to give it a try sometime, but until I see how they pull this one off - I'll have to pass.