Please Note
There will be NO refunds for this event for any reasons - weather, can't attend, etc, thank you.
Course
A 1.76-mile swim in 65-70 degree water (usually the temperature is between 68-70 degrees)
from the south end of the Long Bridge to the north.
2.5 hour time limit for swim.
Please Note
Swimmers must be CHECKED-IN by 7:30 a.m.
All swimmers under 18 must have parent or guardian present to sign Liability Release.
Safety Meeting
8:00 a.m.
New Location for 2009
Take First Avenue to first right onto Bridge Street to City Beach. This is where you will check-in and where we will have the mandatory safety meeting.
Safety
Safety is our No. 1 priority. Qualified safety personnel have the authority to pull any swimmer out of the event for safety reasons. For warmth, speed and buoyancy, especially for children under 13 and the very skinny, wet suits are recommended , but not required. The swim will proceed in all but lightning and severe wind and cold. Participants wearing fins will not qualify for speed awards. Refunds will not be given if canceled due to weather or any other reason.
Stick around after the swim
Swimmers and the volunteers will enjoy food, music, prizes and drawings. Prizes will not be of great material value. The real prize is the satisfaction of participating in the healthful, and somewhat crazy, activity of swimming all the way across Lake Pend Oreille.
Time Limit
2.5 hour time limit for swim.