The Chubby Mermaids

06/03/2026

Swims for this weekend, the 6th and 7th: Saturday at Robert Morris Park at 9 am, Sunday at Gull lake. Pm for addy and parking instructions for Sunday!

06/02/2026

For anyone anxiously awaiting restocking of the WLA and WXLA sizes for Blue70 wetsuits, they are expecting them by the end of June. They sold out super fast this spring. BUT, the CEO did tell me if anyone wants one sooner, you can always call to see if they have a returned one they could send you. They do not restock them, and you get a steep discount.

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06/02/2026

We exist to help support one another in life, training and reaching goals! To that end, we have The Chubby Mermaid Scholarship fund. These funds are meant to help our members cover the cost of needed equipment (swimsuits, goggles, fins, buoy, wetsuit, etc), or help with the cost of entry fees for swimming events. If you are in need of assistance, please send a brief email to: [email protected] and [email protected] by June 15 describing your needs and the cost.

The board will review and award scholarships within a week of receipt.

Membership in The Chubby Mermaids is required to apply.

05/31/2026

Velo Meisterin got her swim in today, and she has a fun buoy!

Send me your workout pics Mermaids! I’d love to share them, or drop them in the comments here!

05/31/2026

We had THE BEST swim this morning!! Chubby Mermaid Aimee Light gifted the use of her home on Gull Lake and it was soooo beautiful! Neighbor Sam Adams kayaked to keep us safe.

05/29/2026

Location Changes for this weekend!

Ok Mermaids! We are doing a long swim on Saturday, the location has changed for both. We will not be swimming at Ramona Park for the foreseeable future, the water is disgusting! So Saturday’s swim will be at Robert Morris Park at 8415 E H Ave in kazoo. As we will be doing many swims there, it is recommended to get a $25 season pass. PM me if you need help with this.

For Sunday, we will be swimming in Gull Lake at 9:30 am. We will be putting in at a private residence, so pm if you are planning to join and I will send you the addy and parking instructions.

And please note: Participation in all swims is voluntary and at the participant’s own risk. By participating, individuals acknowledge and accept all risks associated with swimming activities. We are not responsible for any injury, loss, damage, or theft of personal property.

05/27/2026

Anyone swimming tonight? We are thinking open water at Ramona instead of drills at Y with how nice it out!

05/27/2026

We are well into our training for various swims! Main focus is getting all the Chubby Mermaids ready for the Mackinac Bridge swim, many who will be doing it for the first time this summer! It we also have the island swim and others!

Be sure to send your pics ladies!

Today Velo got her swim done in 54 degree Superior and Tracey Lawie and Holly Smith got strength training in.

05/26/2026

Hey Mermaids! Here is your training g for the next few weeks if you want to follow along or join in any of them!

Just be sure to check back to our page for any changes in location due to lake conditions.

I am listing what needs to be done and where some of us will be, you can choose your own location or join us!

5/26: strength for swim at Planet Fitness on Westnedge at 8:30 pm

5/27: swim drills @ Maple Y at 7pm

5/28: rest

5/29: strength at PF at 8pm

5/30: swim 4k at Ramona Park in Portage at 9am

5/31: recovery swim 2500 in Lake Michigan in Benton Harbor at 9:30 am

6/1: swim drills at Maple Y at 7pm

6/2: strength at PF at 8pm

6/3: swim drills at Y at 7pm

6/4: strength at PF at 8pm

6/5: rest

6/6: swim 2500 at Ramona at 9am

6/7: swim 1500 in Lake Michigan Benton Harbor

Happy training!

05/25/2026

Monday morning swim