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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chaos,
Most interesting event in Sweden. Can't help but notice all wearing--wetsuits! What's up with that! Maybe you will educate them as you have me on this odd concept, "cold-acclimated". They also are all towing inflatable geese, with but one kayak and one power boat for the whole lot.
Well I know of at least 3 swimmers who are planning to liberate this event from neoprene. I believe the swim was done last year with land based pit stops... where swimmers would need to exit the water to feed.
I think as these swims develop and gain in popularity there is an opportunity (and responsibility) to guide them toward traditional marathon swimming rules regarding conduct, support, and attire.
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Former Member
chaos,
Most interesting event in Sweden. Can't help but notice all wearing--wetsuits! What's up with that! Maybe you will educate them as you have me on this odd concept, "cold-acclimated". They also are all towing inflatable geese, with but one kayak and one power boat for the whole lot.
Well I know of at least 3 swimmers who are planning to liberate this event from neoprene. I believe the swim was done last year with land based pit stops... where swimmers would need to exit the water to feed.
I think as these swims develop and gain in popularity there is an opportunity (and responsibility) to guide them toward traditional marathon swimming rules regarding conduct, support, and attire.
