Additional Information
This is the historic, classic swim pioneered by Anna Fugina Pennella in 1977. It has become a great tradition in long distance endurance swims. We feel it is a one of a kind and a must do for any distance swimmer or athlete who appreciates a good challenge. This swim has been written about in Captain Tim Johnson's book, "The History of Open Water Marathon Swimming." When you finish YOU will become a part of this amazing piece of history.
RULES
This year will feature a two wave start. Slower swimmers (40 plus minute pool miles) will begin at 6:30. Faster swimmers (less than 30 minute pool miles) will begin 30 minutes later. Those swimmers in the middle can go either way. This is designed to give slower swimmers a chance to take advantage of the tides.
Each swimmer must be accompanied by one support boat/kayak for the duration of the swim.
Team swim- one boat/kayak per team. NO BOAT/KAYAK OR CREW – NO SWIM.
A swimmer pennant flag (we provide this) must be clearly visible on the boat/kayak.
Swimmers may not touch the boat/kayak or the ocean bottom (the only exception is rule # 8).
Rule#8: In the event of an electrical storm, swimmers will be allowed to seek safety on land, without disqualification, however in resuming the swim they must reenter the water in the same area as they exited. The clock remains running.
Swimmers must swim around all piers! Do not attempt to swim under the piers!
Relay swimmers must complete their leg of the relay before exiting the water (example: 4.2 miles for the 3 person; 6.3 miles for the 2 person)
No fins, wet suits or flotation devises will be allowed.
AWARDS
All finishers of the full 12.5 mile swim will receive a date specific finisher medals. No generic awards will be given out in this event!!
Only swimmers in the second wave start are eligible for placement awards. (All finishers, regardless of wave start will receive finisher medals)
Overall first place winner will have his/her name placed on the 33rd Annual Swim T-Shirt and his/her name placed on the plaque with all the previous champions.
Overall Solo division trophies will be awarded to both male and female winners and will go three deep.
2 and 3 Person Relays go two deep.
A cash prize of $500.00 will go to to the first place swimmer who betters the record time of 3:31:28 set by Gabe Lindsey in 1999.
NOTES
Make sure that you and your crew have plenty of food and water. Hydration is a major concern.
Make sure that you and your crew familiarize yourself with the swim course. A course outline is included in the registration packet.
Please remember this is a warm water swim! Drink plenty of water.
If the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration issues a small craft warning the organizers will be forced to cancel the event and direct swimmers and boaters to exit the water. There are no refunds of registration fees and there is no alternate date.
SAFETY FIRST – MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU – HAVE FUN – ENJOY YOUR SWIM!!!
Last one out is a …………Swimmer who got in!!!!
The application fee is non-refundable
