The fact that we see blatant sewage runoff pipes decorating the beaches, huge industrial cargo liners cruising so close to shore, janitors driving boats around to sweep up algae and trash in their green nets, and janitors on the beach as well -- it all is very offputting to convince oneself to "jump in." However, You will see either ballsy young males in speedos or in their boxers (sometimes in their full slacks and belt) jumping in, but you will also see the older men who take ocean swimming very seriously -- with the wetcap and bright ball indicator tethered to their trunks.

I took the plunge, it wasnt so bad, but the water was littered with various leaves and buds from the trees above shore.