Emerald City Open Water Swim |
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Description
http://www.cityofseattle.net/PARKS/aquatics/openwaterswim.htm
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Andrews Bay, Lake Washington (Seward Park)
This event includes a ½ mile straight course and the 1
mile triangle course.
Certified lifeguards will be in the water to supervise the swim.
Swimmers 17 and under must have parental approval to participate.
Minimum age is 10 years.
REGISTRATION
Early Registration by Mail or online.
Early-bird Special: $20 Youth, Senior, Sp. Pop/, $25
Adult
After August 13: $35 Youth, Senior, Sp. Pop/, $40 Adult
Mail in entries must be received no later than
8/13/10.
HISTORY
The Emerald City Open Water Swim was the first event of
its kind in the Seattle area. Dave Gertsch saw the need for an open
water swim in Seattle after participating in similar events in
California. He organized the first Emerald City Open Water Swim in
August of 1984. In the events first year there were approximately
100 participants. Since then the swim has had as many as 500
swimmers. The swim has developed into a family event with
entertainment, awards, and door prizes following the swim. There is
at least one family who has three generations of swimmers who
compete together each year. Participants enjoy trying to find the
year of the swim, which is hidden in the T-shirt design, each year.
Reportedly, the weirdest door prize awarded at the event was a free
tattoo!
