“My thermometer read 56-57ºF (13ºC) with a slight chop under sunny skies,” says Ron Collins.
As the swimmers gathered, the air temperature was much lower at 39ºF, but it rose to 65ºF later. “Florida is awesome in the winter,” said Collins who kayaked for JC Malick in his characteristic bioprene.
The proceeds to the Tampa Bay Frogman Swim are used to provide injury assistance to Navy SEALs and tragedy assistance for their families.
Video interview of Rebecca Mann and Rachel Mann courtesy of Ron Collins.
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