Hello folks,
I am beginning to look into setting up, and doing a marathon swim for charity, for next summer, (solo) and I was wondering if anybody here had been through it and had any input. I am planning on getting in touch with coastguards, etc. in order to get whatever permits I need, and finding information on currents, etc. to pick a time that will be ideal for the swim. Beyond these, I'm sure there are many other obstacles that will come up. Any help along the way would be great.
Edit: In case it wasn't clear, I am planning on having the only one swimming to be me.
Thank you!
I have some experience with setting up a charity swim. Contact the charity you want to support, with your idea, why you want to do it, fundraising plan and how it fits with the charity. Then you need need your route, safety plan, support crew and permits. If your charity is willing they may make it a one time event and cover it with their insurance.
If you need details I'd be happy to help you out I started the Pennock Island Challenge supporting the American Diabetes association and prior to that I did a Catalina channel swim that raised money for the ADA.
Willie
P.S. I don't think you need to worry about tides in the great lakes.
I have some experience with setting up a charity swim. Contact the charity you want to support, with your idea, why you want to do it, fundraising plan and how it fits with the charity. Then you need need your route, safety plan, support crew and permits. If your charity is willing they may make it a one time event and cover it with their insurance.
If you need details I'd be happy to help you out I started the Pennock Island Challenge supporting the American Diabetes association and prior to that I did a Catalina channel swim that raised money for the ADA.
Willie
P.S. I don't think you need to worry about tides in the great lakes.
