best bridge swims in the United States

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Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:20:02 GMT

Speaking of the Atlantic City Bridge-To-Bridge Swim: www.dvmasters.org/.../2010_Bridge-To-Bridge.pdf -LBJ

RE: best bridge swims in the United States

Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:20:48 GMT

Another bridge race (4 bridges)... I've not done this one and it's in Canada, but it's on my list of races I want to do at some point: www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/.../openwater.htm -LBJ

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Former Member — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:51:28 GMT

William, I signed up for Pensacola 10K after seeing your post. I have done Chesapeake Bay and like it very much but now I can add another of these to my list. I am looking forward to this one as I have never been to the area. I will have to make the trip to Franco's and I'll join you on the beach for an Ultra after the finish. Franco Franco - I was very tempted by the 10K but am sticking with the 5K... The race start and finish for the 10K is at the Bay Beach Inn, Gulf Breeze, FL... 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (877) 747-8713 user friendly for swimmers with or without kids... I am trying to run down the number for the inn itself and not the toll-free chain / reservation number. in recent swims, the inn has had a favorable rate less than the priceline / hotwire rates. will run you down closer to the swim.

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Former Member — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:15:18 GMT

There's also the Lake Padden swim in Bellingham. Not exactly Seattle-Tacoma, but not far. There's another swim that goes across Lake Washington from Seattle to Kirkland north of the 520 bridge. I forget the name of the swim, though. In Kent WA they have what they call Friday night swims. I've never been there but they look fun www.weraisethebar.com/swimrace.html

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knelson — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:02:51 GMT

how many open water swims does the seattle - tacoma area have? fat salmon and emerald city? There's also the Lake Padden swim in Bellingham. Not exactly Seattle-Tacoma, but not far. There's another swim that goes across Lake Washington from Seattle to Kirkland north of the 520 bridge. I forget the name of the swim, though.

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Former Member — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:36:19 GMT

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Former Member — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:24:59 GMT

this is a great swim... i did it last year: www.sfbay10k.com/.../Welcome.html

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Former Member — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:50:57 GMT

I know of no swims under a bridge in the direction of the span except for ones done on a dare by some drunk high school seniors. :-)

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Former Member — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:45:47 GMT

Sandpoint, Idaho would be considered the PNW, so you've already included one. knelson - are any of the oregon or washington swims along a bridge? how many open water swims does the seattle - tacoma area have? fat salmon and emerald city? I had a great long weekend several years ago which included the long bridge swim and a cascade lakes swim - portland - sandpoint - bend - portland. needless to say I drove much of the time I wasn't in the water.

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knelson — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:46:48 GMT

educate us too... are there bridge swims in the pacific northwest? Sandpoint, Idaho would be considered the PNW, so you've already included one.

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Former Member — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:50:28 GMT

The Pensacola Bridge Swim is an excellent and challenging race measuring approximately 3 1/2 miles... water temperature usually at 70 F It is a one-way race from Pensacola to Gulf Breeze, FL... good food and drink at the finish often including Michelob Ultra. The 2010 incarnation, Sunday, May 23, will include a 10K... from Gulf Breeze and return... www.3milebridgeswim.org/ A bushwacker at the sandshaker lounge at pensacola beach is a must... Franco's Italian Restaurant‎ in pensacola is excellent, and a perfect pre-race dinner. i highly recommend a trip to pensacola's fish market - Joe Patti's - too I've done this swim alone, as a bachelor weekend on at least two ocassions, with the pregnant fiance, and now :bow:my bride and :bow:6-month old daughter are looking forward to the 2010 swim. :cheerleader:If you live in the southeastern united states, this is a great open water swim destination.:cheerleader:

RE: best bridge swims in the United States

Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:42:58 GMT

I have only done the Chesapeake swim so I can't speak to the others. Chesapeake is a well organized, fun race between the two spans of the Lane Memorial Bridge. jgale - I have done the chesapeake 1-mile with success. I've always headed out too quickly to see or enjoy post-swim activities. a few friends have found a nearby blue crab restaurant that looks unbelievable, but i've neglected that too. the chesapeake swims - 4.4 and 1 - are top-notch. my bucket list includes the rockland breakwater swim.

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:41:09 GMT

I like Chesepeake because of the distance but I think the Save the Bay swim in Rhode Island is just as well organized, has better shirts and a much better post race party. The course parallels the Newport Bridge so it qualifies.

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:20:34 GMT

my intent is swim along or under the length of the bridge and not a pass under the bridge... all entries in the poll are along the length of the bridge. I cannot imagine the great chesapeake swim isn't the best known swim. a goal of mine is the bay bridge to golden gate bridge swim. LBJ - have you done the Sandpoint Swim? oops - LBJ - I thought you were from the Pacific Northwest.

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:12:24 GMT

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Former Member — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:04:19 GMT

Bridge To Bridge Swim in Atlantic City. Great back-bay swim in calm water with some subtle navigation challenges. Good start and finish facility with showers. The Rainbow Channel Swim near AC used to go under bridges for the Garden State Parkway and Route 9. Scary to see how in need of repair they were. Course is different now and no bridges. -LBJ

RE: best bridge swims in the United States

jgale — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:56:50 GMT

I have only done the Chesapeake swim so I can't speak to the others. Chesapeake is a well organized, fun race between the two spans of the Lane Memorial Bridge.

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Former Member — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:07:09 GMT

MIMS crosses something like 19 bridges (backstroke required!) including the bklyn bridge,manhattan bridge, williamsburg bridge, gw bridge. a couple of years ago, cibbows did a verrazano bridge swim. the golden gate was a great swim......ahhhh bridges!