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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Former Member
Which brings up a question. Sitka has a limited number of kayaks--and that is partly the reason for limiting our participation numbers. I hate the idea of towing a blow-up toy in a race, but if it significantly improves the margin of safety, should we consider this as a requirement in lieu of or in addition to a personal kayak escort?
If you have the swimmers tow a safety device, you might take a look at this one:
The ISHOF Safe Swimmer (TM)
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Rob Aquatic's review
I own one and use it on a weekly basis. I don't feel it at all when I'm swimming. And the fact that it doubles as a dry bag is nice - I can carry my car keys in it.
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Former Member
Which brings up a question. Sitka has a limited number of kayaks--and that is partly the reason for limiting our participation numbers. I hate the idea of towing a blow-up toy in a race, but if it significantly improves the margin of safety, should we consider this as a requirement in lieu of or in addition to a personal kayak escort?
If you have the swimmers tow a safety device, you might take a look at this one:
The ISHOF Safe Swimmer (TM)
Videos
Rob Aquatic's review
I own one and use it on a weekly basis. I don't feel it at all when I'm swimming. And the fact that it doubles as a dry bag is nice - I can carry my car keys in it.
