I didn't answer the poll because I haven't yet done an open water swim. However, I grew up on Long Island, on the water and swam in OW all the time. I am hoping I'll feel pretty comfortable, only needing to get used to no lane markers to follow

When I was on my honeymoon in Hawaii many years ago we went out on a snorkeling trip. While we were on our way back the captain stopped the boat and asked if anyone wanted to go for a swim. I did. I remember it feeling strange because I knew the bottom was several hundred feet below and who knows what could be below. I was able to put the feeling aside and enjoy the swim. Hopefully, my first tri OW will be much the same experience.