Records Drop in Catalina Channel New Records in the Catalina Channel 56-Year-Old Solo and 50-59 Female Relay Set New Marks The Channel has seen swift swimmers this month. Barbara Held, a 56-year-old retired firefighter, re-wrote the record for the oldest woman to cross. Her time of 9 hours and 36 minutes is downright impressive. Barbara…

Early Success in the 2010 CCSF Season Catalina Channel Buoy Shows Recent Warming Trend Two neap tides have passed in the Catalina Channel Swimming Federation season, and we have 4 successful swims to report: The Mission Viejo Nadadores relay of Derek Young, Sasha Westberg, Tanner Cridland, Danny Miller, Natalie Malicki and Kellie Fecarotta swam June…

Countdown to the Catalina Channel Swimming Season Record Number of Swimmer Applications CCSF Saw 24 Solo Swimmers in 2008 A special message to the swimmers who took advantage of the early entry discount. Thank You. Based on your applications, it appears the 2010 season will be a record for the Catalina Channel Swimming Federation. Nearly…