Swimming Pool
by KO 
, Port Orchard, WA, Sunday, January 11, 2015, 11:39 (4248 days ago)
I'am looking for a pool to lap swim in the early mornings. Does anyone know of
a hotel that might allow me to swim for a half hour or 45 minutes each day. I'm certainly willing to pay for this priveledge. Also does anyone know of the hours or days that the municipal pool is open? I've been swimming daily at La Madera, but woould prefer a better spot.
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KO
Swimming Pool
by BL , Sunday, January 11, 2015, 12:35 (4248 days ago) @ KO
Go to the Municipal pool for sure. It is in very good shape. They do charge a nominal fee, $20 or $25 pesos if I remember correctly. Not sure about the hours, but I assume early in the morning. They also have a track if you are into running or walking.
Could you give me walking directions from El Centro, I know it's in the park/ball field area, or at least I think it is.
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KO
Swimming Pool
by juanrojo , Sunday, January 11, 2015, 16:23 (4248 days ago) @ KO
edited by juanrojo, Sunday, January 11, 2015, 16:54
KO , I read about your La Madera swimming adventure and your balanced reaction and can understand some reluctance on your part to repeat the experience , however rare it likely was .
If you are a good enough swimmer for daily workouts I would encourage you to plan a swim from the south end of La Ropa beach by the big rock and the oyster salesmen out towards Las Gatas a suitable distance or what feels like half your usual workout and then turn around and return .
There would be no lifegaurd , of course , but there is much to be seen , smaller than saurians , as you swim with just with goggles . Another safety concern is boat traffic but if you just keep what feels like a safe distance from the shore and depths that are too shallow the tow boats aren't an issue . The height of the cerro shades this shoreline in different places as the day progresses and an afternoon swim might see the first direct sunlight in some little bays . There are often pleasure fishermen on the little points to be respectful of and avoid .
You could have a spotter walk the shore or a swimming partner at first and you might add fins to your swim if you don't currently to tone and work slightly different leg muscles and to add distance without any extra energy use . The pink coating on the shore rocks adds some reflective visibilty to the creatures that have always been smaller then saurians but still an even more remote possibility .
The waiters at the Rossy always safegaurd our shoes and towels . Give the south shore a try for your swim or a lazy snorkelish swim with just goggles some afternoon or rent some fins or full gear from the shack by the Gaviotas if you don't have your own .
If your concerns include water quality it strikes me that this remote south shore has the best chance of the cleanest bay water as well .
I enjoy your input and attitude and wish you well .
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Please be happy always
We visited Los Mangos on La Ropa for the first time this evening.
The pool was spectacular, and although not of Olympic standards, had a long enough span to appear to satisfy our former competition standards.
Check it out, and it's lovely! The facility is pet friendly, too.
Los Mangos
by Linda from Canada , Zihua and Grand Marais, Manitoba, Monday, January 12, 2015, 07:24 (4248 days ago) @ Talley Ho
The pool is 25 meters and perfect for laps. However, it is for the use of owners and registered guests only.
Hey Talley Ho-- again we are in the same place, same time...and did not meet! Small world.....but....
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Linda from Canada
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I walked to the municipal pool this morning and found it to be just what I'm looking for and at a mile plus walk not to far to go. I will be there when it opens tomorrow.
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KO
Los Mangos
by Linda from Canada , Zihua and Grand Marais, Manitoba, Monday, January 12, 2015, 15:20 (4247 days ago) @ KO
Good for you- glad you found what you are looking for.
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Linda from Canada
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Los Mangos
by BL , Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 00:41 (4247 days ago) @ KO
Good to hear you went! I am only connecting now. If I remember correctly, the triathlon team trains there a couple of days a week early in the morning.
city pool
by katherine , Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 06:11 (4247 days ago) @ KO
what time does it open?
