REGISTER NOW!

Thank you to all who participated and volunteered in last year's inaugural event!  A special thanks to Mike Reed of the Orcas Rowing Club and Phil and Jane Hutchinson who used their entire weekend to help with course marking, safety and registration!

We're excited for the second annual event this September 8 and 9!  Click HERE to register now!  Or, download this form, complete and mail to P.O. Box 1184, Friday Harbor, WA  98250.

Because most of you will come for the weekend, we're looking into having a bar-b-que on Saturday evening  If you'd be interested, please send a quick note to phopkins@rockisland.com and just say something like "gee, I'd love to see a BBQ in beautiful Moran State Park!" 

For newcomers, below are the details:

Where: This 2-day event, September 8 and 9, 2007, will happen on Orcas Island, San Juan Islands, WA.

THIS IS A LAKE SWIM, so don't worry about the cold salt water and currents.  Water temperatures for the 2006 event were at 70 degrees and perfect for swimming.  Set in beautiful Moran State Park in pristine Cascade Lake, this late summer event is one to put on the "to do" list.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, September 8:

1:00pm – 1:45pm                                    Check-in for all swimmers

1:45pm                                                       Pre-race briefing

2:00pm                                                      1-mile start

3:00pm                                                      2 or 4 X .5-mile relay start

 

Sunday, September 9:                  

8:30 – 9:15 a.m.                                       Check-in for all swimmers

9:15 a.m.                                                    Pre-race briefing

9:30 a.m.                                                    1/2-mile start

10:30 a.m.                                                  3-mile start

Registration:  To register, please click on "register now" at the top of this page, or print a registration form and mail as directed.

Weather: It's the Northwest, so you never know. However, traditionally September is one of the best weather months in the islands! Sunny warm days and some pre-fall briskness in the evening.

Lodging: Rosario Resort and Spa is located within a nice little warmup walk from Cascade Lake and the start, as is Cascade Harbor Inn. Moran State Park also has plenty of camp sites for those wishing to camp. There are also several Bed and Breakfast facilities around Orcas Island. Make it a long weekend, you'll be glad you did.

Prices: 1/2 mile, 2 or 4-person relay: $30.00
1/2 mile, individual: $30.00
One mile, individual: $30.00

Three mile, individual:  $30.00

*** Please note, $30.00 is the base entry and includes one event.  Each additional event you decide to do is only $5.00.  For example, if you want to do the 1/2 mile and 3 mile events, the cost is $35.00.  If you want to do all four events, the cost is $45.00.

USMS Membership:  This is a sanctioned event and as such each participant must be a card-carrying US Masters Swimming member or purchase a one-day membership at registration for $10.00.  For more information about becoming a member of USMS, please visit www.usms.org