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In just over 3 weeks, we will begin accepting applications for all seven stages... June 25 - July 2.
Check the website for more info, including current predictions and swimmer pace per stage targets.
Sat. Stage 5. Bear Mountain Bridge to Tappan Zee Bridge (19.8 mi)
4 swimmers splashed; all completed the swim, a meandering, at times narrow, at times very open course past (or through) Indian Pt, Haverstraw Bay, Hook Mntn. This is a difficult segment that must be completed within an ebbing tide; the navigators (with some aid from willing Coast Guard) worked hard to find the best current disposition and channels, bringing swimmers on a broad S course on the Tappan Zee approach. Here is Rondi's very detailed blog post about the day: www.8bridges.org/.../
Sun. Stage 6. Tappan Zee Bridge to George Washington Bridge (15.7 mi)
6 women splash for this penultimate leg, 2 in their 60s. :) Go, Cougars!
Highlights to be glimpsed from the waterline include Piermont Marsh, Pallisades, Yonkers, Spuyten Duyvil. A touch of salt crept into yesterday's swim; today the water will be saltier, and so more buoyant. Along with a current assist from ebb tide, this should help counteract the bit of wind and chop swimmers have worked through all week.
Sat. Stage 5. Bear Mountain Bridge to Tappan Zee Bridge (19.8 mi)
4 swimmers splashed; all completed the swim, a meandering, at times narrow, at times very open course past (or through) Indian Pt, Haverstraw Bay, Hook Mntn. This is a difficult segment that must be completed within an ebbing tide; the navigators (with some aid from willing Coast Guard) worked hard to find the best current disposition and channels, bringing swimmers on a broad S course on the Tappan Zee approach. Here is Rondi's very detailed blog post about the day: www.8bridges.org/.../
Sun. Stage 6. Tappan Zee Bridge to George Washington Bridge (15.7 mi)
6 women splash for this penultimate leg, 2 in their 60s. :) Go, Cougars!
Highlights to be glimpsed from the waterline include Piermont Marsh, Pallisades, Yonkers, Spuyten Duyvil. A touch of salt crept into yesterday's swim; today the water will be saltier, and so more buoyant. Along with a current assist from ebb tide, this should help counteract the bit of wind and chop swimmers have worked through all week.
