Hello Everybody,

Next week, John Aversa, Jerry Meyer, and Coach Ray will represent CMYM at
the Colonies Zone Championship. This meet will mark the close of the Short
Course Yards season. However, just as one season is closing, another is
opening. The month of May presents some opportunities for Open Water swimming.
Here are some that members of our team are planning to attend.


May 3
Nanticoke River swim

This 3 mile swim will be held in Bivalve, Maryland. You must be a member
of USA Triathlon to participate. Mark Cronin will be swimming this event, so
please see him for details. For more information, you can go the linmark
website at

http://www.lin-mark.com


May 23
Low Country Splash

Held in lovely Charleston, South Carolina, this 2.4 mile swim is an
addition to our schedule. Jeff Kriebel and Kim Morris have mentioned they might
use this swim as an opportunity to visit with family in the area. Please see
Natalie Janiszewski for more details. For more information , you can go to the
website at

http://www.lowcountrysplash.com


May 24
Jim McDonnell One and Two Mile Swims

This event will be held at Lake Audobon in Reston, Virginia. You have the
option of swimming the One Mile, the Two Mile or both. You must be a member of
US Masters Swimming to participate. Carolyn Ruppel is signed up for both swims.
Please see her if you are interested. For more information, please go the
Reston Masters website at

http://www.restonmasters.org



May 30
North Carolina Swimming Open Water Swim Championships

This event will be held at Lake Echo near Pinehurst, North Carolina. You
have the option of swimming the 5K, the 3K, the 2K, and/or the 800 meter. You
must be a member of US Masters Swimming to participate. Coach Ray is planning
on swimming the 2K. Please see him if you are interested. For more
information, please go to the Sandhurst Sandshark Swim Team website at

http://www.sandshark.org




See you at the pool,
Coach Ray