Long Distance Swim Challenges

Winter 2009–2010 Long Distance Swim

In trying to do our part to provide an enjoyable experience for our lap swimmers, we are once again keeping track of their progress in the pool by mapping out 100 miles. This swim season, we are leaving Port Puponga on the southern island of New Zealand and traveling to the city of Opunake at the northern island. Swimmers can chart their progress on the map wall by the locker room doors in the Pool. Swimmers will also learn fun facts about all things New Zealand along the way! Sign up in the Pool area!

Past Challenges

Winter 2008–2009: The Coast of France • Janet Ratliff, Anne Webster, Pati Grady, and Ed McDaniel completed the 100 mile journey from Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer to Monaco along the Coast of France for the adults. Isabella Penola and Elizabeth Russo completed the 21 mile swim-the length of several local lakes-for the youth long distance swim.

Summer 2008: The Bering Strait • The Summer Long Distance Swim Challenge found swimmers crossing fifty eight miles of ocean between Cape Dezhnev, Russia and Cape Prince Wales, Alaska. Swimmers had 15 weeks from May 12 to August 23 to complete the journey (less than 4 miles per week).