Preparations      Two Paddling Clinics — Escorting an Open Water Swimmer David Clark shares decades of kayaking experience Each year, Catalina Channel Swimming Federation Board Member David Clark offers two courses in kayak escort. These free sessions are an opportunity — for both the swimmer and kayaker — to practice skills in navigation, feeding, and…

      Two Deadlines Loom  Discount Sanction Fee Deadline Is This Friday, May 1st Only a few days remain before CCSF fees increase to full fare Sanction fees are discounted for relay teams and solo swimmers, who submit completed applications by this Friday, May 1st. Afterward, the CCSF fee for the 2015 season will increase to the full…

  HAPPY NEW YEAR  2015 Applications Now Posted to CCSF Website Relay and Solo Swimmers Can Begin Process of Applying for an Attempt The 2015 application has been refreshed and posted to the Catalina Channel Swimming Federation website. Solo swimmers have a separate application than relay teams. The CCSF encourages swimmers to complete the application early by offering a…