Long Distance Swim Calendar: Jan-Mar 1/5

Long Distance Swim Calendar: Jan-Mar 1/5

Post by Lynn Marsha » Thu, 30 Mar 1995 00:00:42

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1995 Long Distance Swimming Calendar                 March 27th, 1995
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The following is a list of long distance swims for 1995.  I have
provided all the information I have at this point in time.  If you have
any further information or notice any mistakes, *please* let me know!  
I plan to post an updated list monthly.

| The list is also available via the WWW, maintained by Osmar Zaiane

| GradStudents/zaiane/personal/longswim/swimlist.html.

Note that where I do not have 1995 information, but believe the swim is
annual, I have provided the 1994 (or earlier) information, and the date is
given in [ ]s.  The swims are presented in approximately chronological
order.  I have tried to make the list as international as possible, so
country names and country telephone codes and time zones are provided as
necessary.  (Remember to calculate the time difference before calling!  
Times may be different by an hour in summer.)

The first line gives the name and distance(s) of the swim(s).  That is
followed by the date, location, cost, sanction, age groups, prizes, contact,
comments, and who provided the information.  Comments include information
such as air and water temperature (avoiding terms such as "warm" and "cold"),
sun/wind/waves/tides/currents, course format (triangular, point-to-point,
etc.), seals/sharks/lampreys/etc., accompanying boats, and any other
information that will be useful to new and/or experienced open water swimmers.
Suggestions for improvement of the format are also welcome.

Please confirm any information given here before making any travel plans!

Thanks to everyone who contributed information to the list.

 Lynn Marshall                          ph: (+1) 613-765-4856 (EST)
 Bell-Northern Research Ltd.           fax: (+1) 613-763-9760

 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1Y 4H7

p.s.  Changes since the last issue are marked by "|" in the margin.

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1995:

January:

Clifton Cold Water 1 Mile Sea Swim.
  January 1st, 1995.  Clifton Beach, Cape Town, W-Cape, South Africa.
  Contact: Clive Smart, 19a Arnheim Rd., Hazeldene, Germiston, RSA 1401.
  (+27) 11-828-0212 (w) (GMT+2), (+27) 11-827-9686 (h) (GMT+2),

  Out and back.  Pre-registration not required.
  The sea is only "cold" by local standards!

BLDSA 1 Hour Postal Swim.
  [January 1st-February 28th, 1993.]
  Cost: #2.50 (sterling) or US$5 or C$5.50 for each individual and team.
  Sanction: BLDSA.  Age groups (individual and team) with separate scoring
  for handicapped athletes.  Awards: medals for top 3 in each group.
  Contact: BLDSA Postal Swim, Mr. Maurice Ferguson, 16 Elmwood Road, Barnton,
  Northwich, Cheshire, UK CW8 4NB.  (+44) 606-75298 (GMT).
  Official entry form must be used.  Pool must be at least 25yds in length
  and all distances are converted to metres.

USMS 1 Hour Postal Swim.
  January 1st-31st, 1995.
  Sanction: USMS.  Age groups.  Medals.
  Contact: Bill Black, 7040 Hunters Knoll, N.E., Atlanta, California, USA
  30328.  (+1) 404-698-8020 (PST).
  Information provided by: Beth Whittall (+1) 519-538-5548 (EST), and

Ocean 1 Mile Classic.
  [January 9th, 1994.]  Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
  Contact: Scott Hall (+1) 407-393-7820 (EST).
  Information provided by: Dave Wyseman (+1) 514-938-2266 (EST).

Sorrento Super 1km and 2km Ocean Swims.
  [January 15th, 1994.]  Sorrento, West Australia, Australia.
  Open to 20yrs+.
  Contact: Glen Boom, Inglewood Aussi (+61) 9-276-1997 (h) (GMT+~10),
  (+61) 9-277-2011 (w) (GMT+~10).

Swim-thru-Perth 4.5km River Swim.
  [January 22nd, 1994.]  Perth, West Australia, Australia.
  Contact: Claremont Aussi (+61) 9-386-5212 (GMT+~10).

Australia Day 400m and 1.5km River Splash.
  [January 26th, 1994.]  West Australia, Australia.
  Open to 14yrs+, 10yrs+ for 400m.
  Contact: Max Wannell (+61) 9-448-4625 (h) (GMT+~10).

Germiston 1200m Swim.
  January 29th, 1995.  Victoria Lake, Germiston, Transvaal, South Africa.
  Contact: Clive Smart, 19a Arnheim Rd., Hazeldene, Germiston, RSA 1401.
  (+27) 11-828-0212 (w) (GMT+2), (+27) 11-827-9686 (h) (GMT+2),

  Across the lake.  Very popular with a large entry and festive atmosphere.

Brazilian Marathon Swim.
  [January 29th, 1994.]  Vittoria, Brazil.
  Contact: Dr. Sylvio Kelly Dos Santos, Av Rio Branco 185/1402, 20.040
  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Fax: (+55) 21-253-6174 (GMT-3).
  Part of the FINA Marathon Swimming World Series.
  Information provided by: World Aquatic News and Travel, P.O. Box 70366,
  Pasadena, California, USA 91117.

February:

BLDSA 1 Hour Postal Swim.
  See January.

February Postal Fitness Challenge.
  [February 1-28th, 1994.]  
  Cost: US$5 (US$8 for non-US). Age groups.  Medals.
  Contact: February Fitness Challenge, c/o Scott Rabalais, 950 South Foster
  Drive #29, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA 70806.  (+1) 504-928-5596 (CST).
  Awards based on total distance swum for month of February.
  Entry deadline March 21st.  
  Information provided by: World Aquatic News and Travel, P.O. Box 70366,
  Pasadena, California, USA 91117.

Bronkhorstbaai 1500m Swim.
  February 5th, 1995.  Bronkhorstspruit Dam, Transvaal, South Africa.
  Contact: Clive Smart, 19a Arnheim Rd., Hazeldene, Germiston, RSA 1401.
  (+27) 11-828-0212 (w) (GMT+2), (+27) 11-827-9686 (h) (GMT+2),

  Triangular swim.  Becoming popular.

Cottesloe-Swanbourne 2.2km Ocean Swim-Thru.
  [February 5th, 1994.]  Cottesloe, West Australia, Australia.
  Open to 18yrs+.
  Contact: Colin Cook, Nedlands SLSC (+61) 9-384-2467 (GMT+~10).

New Zealand Masters 2km Open Water Championships.
  February 6th, 1995.  Wanganui, New Zealand.
  Contact: Christine Binnie, 3 Walker Place, Wanganui, New Zealand.
  (+64) 6-343-2765 (GMT+13).
  Information provided by: Tom Logan, FINA Masters Newsletter,
  P.O. Box 5092, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

WASA Long Distance 8km and 16km River Championships.
  [February 6th, 1994.]  West Australia, Australia.
  Open (separate 8km swim for Masters).
  Contact: Kevin Holtom (+61) 9-447-7905 (h) (GMT+~10).

Santa Fe to Coronda Swim.
  [February 6th, 1994.]  Santa Fe, Argentina.
  Contact: Nestor A. Estevez, Av Belgrano 634-10, PISO-Of. "1",
  Capita Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  Part of the FINA Marathon Swimming World Series.
  Information provided by: World Aquatic News and Travel, P.O. Box 70366,
  Pasadena, California, USA 91117.

Midmar 1 Mile Swim.
  February 12th, 1995.  Midmar Dam, Natal, South Africa.
  Contact: Clive Smart, 19a Arnheim Rd., Hazeldene, Germiston, RSA 1401.
  (+27) 11-828-0212 (w) (GMT+2), (+27) 11-827-9686 (h) (GMT+2),

  One mile, water level permitting.  Most popular SA event.  
  Limited to 7200 entries and usually booked up by early December!

Swim-Thru Leighton 1.6km Ocean Swim.
  [February 12th, 1994.]  Leighton, West Australia, Australia.
  Open to 18yrs+.
  Contact: Tony Ince (+61) 9-227-6522 (w) (GMT+~10),
  (+61) 9-4=341-8119 (h) (GMT+~10).

Rottnest Channel 20km Ocean Swim.
  [February 19th, 1994.]  Rottnest, West Australia, Australia.
  Contact: Paula McIlhoney (+61) 9-320-3630 (w) (GMT+~10).

Hernandarias to Parana Swim.
  [February 20th, 1994.]  Entre-Rios, Argentina.
  Contact: Nestor A. Estevez, Av Belgrano 634-10, PISO-Of. "1",
  Capita Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  Part of the FINA Marathon Swimming World Series.
  Information provided by: World Aquatic News and Travel, P.O. Box 70366,
  Pasadena, California, USA 91117.

Simonstown to Glencairn 3.2km Sea Swim.
  February 26th, 1995.  Simonstown Beach, Cape Town, W-Cape, South Africa.
  Contact: Clive Smart, 19a Arnheim Rd., Hazeldene, Germiston, RSA 1401.
  (+27) 11-828-0212 (w) (GMT+2), (+27) 11-827-9686 (h) (GMT+2),

  Swim to next beach.  Warm water.

Aussi Masters West Australia State Swimming Championships.
  [February 26-27th, 1994.]  Superdrome, West Australia, Australia.
  Aussi Masters Only.
  Contact: Leonie Gaston (+61) 9-441-8249 (GMT+~10).

Kamloops Y Mid-Winter Mile.
  February, 1995.  Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
  Contact: Catherine Kitchen (+1) 604-374-3322 (PST).

March:

Aussi Masters 1500m Postal Swim.
  [March 1st-April 30th, 1994.]
  Aussi Masters Only.
  Contact: State Office (+61) 9-441-8249 (GMT+~10).

Breakwater 1 Mile Sea Swim.
  March 5th, 1995.  Harbour, Cape Town, W-Cape, South Africa.
  Contact: Clive Smart, 19a Arnheim Rd., Hazeldene, Germiston, RSA 1401.
  (+27) 11-828-0212 (w) (GMT+2), (+27) 11-827-9686 (h) (GMT+2),

  From a boat at the end of the breakwater to Quay Four.

Ravenswood 1.6km River Swimalong.
  [March 12th, 1994.]  Ravenswood, West Australia, Australia.
  Contact: Claremont Aussi (+61) 9-382-1117 (GMT+~10).

Maylands Swimming Clug 2.8km Swim Thru.
  [March 20th, 1994.]  Matilda Bay, West Australia, Australia.
  Contact: Ron McGrath (+61) 9-344-3267 (h) (GMT+~10).

Australian National Masters Swim Championships 3k Open Water Swim.
  [March 22-26th, 1994.]  Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
  Contact: Florence Walker, Nationals 1994 Secretary, P.O. Box 418,
  Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia 5112.
  Part of the Nationals held at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre.
  Information provided by: Master Swimmer (UK).

South African Long Distance 2km, 5km and 25km Swim Championships.
  March 25th, 1995.  Quaggaskloof Dam, Worcester, W-Cape, South Africa.
  Contact: Clive Smart, 19a Arnheim Rd., Hazeldene, Germiston, RSA 1401.
  (+27) 11-828-0212 (w) (GMT+2), (+27) 11-827-9686 (h) (GMT+2),

  11 hour time limit on the 25km swim.