August 12th, the Furthest North open water swim in North America! Located in Sitka, Alaska.
Men's and women's age group and Relay divisions will be awarded trophies and ribbons.
Solo or relay 10k, 5k and 1k open water swims in Sitka Sound, with a water temperature range in the mid 50’s. The course will start at the Mount Edgecumbe High School ramp on Japonski Island. The course will then take the swimmers north out of Sitka Channel and westward along the Fort Rousseau Causeway State Historic Site and loop back to the Mt. Edgecumbe ramp to finish. A turnaround point in course will be available for those swimming the 5k and 1K distances.
Sanction pending with USMS.
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USMS requires a kayaker for each swimmer over ? 5km? or 3 miles as well as relevant permits from USCG which you'll need if you are crossing navigable channels.
I'm pretty sure the threshold is at least 10K, not 5K. I did a USMS 10K in 2010 without a paddler.
For sure, they will need a USCG permit.
USMS requires a kayaker for each swimmer over ? 5km? or 3 miles as well as relevant permits from USCG which you'll need if you are crossing navigable channels.
I'm pretty sure the threshold is at least 10K, not 5K. I did a USMS 10K in 2010 without a paddler.
For sure, they will need a USCG permit.
