www.8bridges.org
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.
Monday - Last day!
Stage 7. George Washington Bridge to Verrazano Narrows Bridge (18.6 mi)
6 swimmers splash today, for the last time on a glorious adventure.
I'll quote from Rondi's post on expected conditions and course:
Swimmers will splash at 8:30 am on the eastern side of the Hudson River and hug the shore for the first two hours to protect themselves from the flooding tide. When the ebb begins, swimmers will cross to the western, or New Jersey, side of the river passing close to Ellis Island and Liberty Island, and will swim under the shadow of Lady Liberty. Swimmers will also have great views of Governer’s Island and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges of the East River. The current assist with draw the weary swimmers to the Verazzano-Narrows bridge with a maximum speed 2.7 knots which is significantly faster than we’ve experienced in previous stages. In addition, the Atlantic Ocean mixing with the Hudson’s waters will create cooler (70˚F), saltier conditions.
Weather conditions include a high of 86˚F and winds from the WNW at 12 mph. This is a tail wind – woo hoo!
:applaud:
July 1 WSJ story about 8 Bridges (mit Fotos): online.wsj.com/.../SB10001424052702304299704577501012085660788.html
And they're all through! A lovely, splashy visit to Lady Liberty by today's 6 and the close of an inspiriting marathon swim!
I'll bow out now and leave this thread to the organizers to comment.
Monday - Last day!
Stage 7. George Washington Bridge to Verrazano Narrows Bridge (18.6 mi)
6 swimmers splash today, for the last time on a glorious adventure.
I'll quote from Rondi's post on expected conditions and course:
Swimmers will splash at 8:30 am on the eastern side of the Hudson River and hug the shore for the first two hours to protect themselves from the flooding tide. When the ebb begins, swimmers will cross to the western, or New Jersey, side of the river passing close to Ellis Island and Liberty Island, and will swim under the shadow of Lady Liberty. Swimmers will also have great views of Governer’s Island and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges of the East River. The current assist with draw the weary swimmers to the Verazzano-Narrows bridge with a maximum speed 2.7 knots which is significantly faster than we’ve experienced in previous stages. In addition, the Atlantic Ocean mixing with the Hudson’s waters will create cooler (70˚F), saltier conditions.
Weather conditions include a high of 86˚F and winds from the WNW at 12 mph. This is a tail wind – woo hoo!
:applaud:
July 1 WSJ story about 8 Bridges (mit Fotos): online.wsj.com/.../SB10001424052702304299704577501012085660788.html
And they're all through! A lovely, splashy visit to Lady Liberty by today's 6 and the close of an inspiriting marathon swim!
I'll bow out now and leave this thread to the organizers to comment.
