Hi All,
Im planning on participating in the 2008 swim around Key West. I understand that there are 2 races on the same day? A sanctioned race and a NS race? Anyone have more detail on this? I have found little documentation online, however it would seem to make sense to swim in the Coast Guard sanctioned race.
Was just curious if anyone else was training for this race and if so, care to share any details about your training strategy? Or does anyone have some past experiences to share related to this event?
Cheers
Scott
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Scott,
Gary gave a lot of good info. that I can expand on. I swam in the 2007 31st Annual Swim Around Key West. It is run by Bill Welzien. It is true that he swam every month for a year leading up to the race. What was surprising was that he also swam in the race. The race was very poorly organized (maybe because the RD was in the water competing and not running the race). The Coast Guard called off the race due to weather, but Bill Welzien ignored them and completed the event even though everyone else listened to the Coast Guard and exited the water.
I don't know much about the FKCC event. They have the permit from the Coast Guard, it is sanctioned by USA Swimming and Masters Swimming and it is insured.
The money raise goes to help the Key West Community College. The money raised from Bill Welzien's swim (32nd SAKW) goes to Bill Welzien (specifially his ministry).
I would reccomend the FKCC swim. The 12.5 swim is a good one (warm and a lot to look at under the water). Plus, Key West is a great place when the swim is over.
Greg
Scott,
Gary gave a lot of good info. that I can expand on. I swam in the 2007 31st Annual Swim Around Key West. It is run by Bill Welzien. It is true that he swam every month for a year leading up to the race. What was surprising was that he also swam in the race. The race was very poorly organized (maybe because the RD was in the water competing and not running the race). The Coast Guard called off the race due to weather, but Bill Welzien ignored them and completed the event even though everyone else listened to the Coast Guard and exited the water.
I don't know much about the FKCC event. They have the permit from the Coast Guard, it is sanctioned by USA Swimming and Masters Swimming and it is insured.
The money raise goes to help the Key West Community College. The money raised from Bill Welzien's swim (32nd SAKW) goes to Bill Welzien (specifially his ministry).
I would reccomend the FKCC swim. The 12.5 swim is a good one (warm and a lot to look at under the water). Plus, Key West is a great place when the swim is over.
Greg
