Heres an interesting little read from a blog I follow called Oceanswims, about the changes in ocean swims, the price increases, the shorter distances being introduced and the marketing more at the beginner. http://oceanswims.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/making-swims-special-again.html
As a fairly new comer to the sport I'm undecided as to whether this is a good thing or bad, i'm sure there is plenty of room for debate on the subject.
