Major Correction:
This is no longer a USMS-sponsored swim.
Kingdom Swim will go on as planned, under the aegis of WOWSA (World Open Water Swimming Association). There will be a 10-mile WOWSA championship swim. Edited March 3, 2013
Kingdom Swim takes place on Saturday, July 6, Lake Memphremagog, northern VT. 1-, 3-, 6-, and 10-mile courses for adults; youth get a 1/4- mile swim in addition:
www.kingdomswim.org
The 10-mile course offers both a championship wave (for those vying for the USMS OW champioship) and a non-championship wave.
A qualifying swim is available at 2-, 4-, and 6-mile distances for those who need it.
New this year is a phat week of swimming multiple lakes in August, called Swim the Kingdom:
www.kingdomswim.org/NEKOWSA.php
NEKOWSA (Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association) is putting this lovely, woodsy area on the map as a destination for swimming in the Northeast.
I've stayed at the Newport City Motel (as have many other swimmers). It's basic, not fancy, inexpensive, close to swimming venue.
Others have stayed in B&Bs.
Jay Peak is a bit far from the main activities; I stayed there one year when I was too late to get a room at Newport City Motel.
I've stayed at the Newport City Motel (as have many other swimmers). It's basic, not fancy, inexpensive, close to swimming venue.
Others have stayed in B&Bs.
Jay Peak is a bit far from the main activities; I stayed there one year when I was too late to get a room at Newport City Motel.
