July 2013 – Fireworks Across the Catalina Channel
Congratulations to Five Solo Swimmers and Six Relay Members
We’re looking forward to another dozen attempts in the month of July, and making plans for our year-end awards ceremony. All swimmers, supporters, and CCSF volunteers will want to set aside the first weekend of November to attend the annual CCSF banquet.
NOTE: The certified success list of CCSF solo and relay swimmers is updated once a year, at the conclusion of the swimming season.
David Clark Gives Kayaking Wisdom That Comes with Decades of Experience
Following a successful training day in San Diego, David Clark takes his kayak escort course to the Long Beach area on Saturday July 13th. Do not delay and RSVP to David Clark at 858.453.0648
This free session is an incredible opportunity — for both the athlete and kayaker — to learn skills to navigate, feed, and safely support a marathon swimmer.
South End Rowing Club member John Walker taking care of business last week with the help of an experienced kayak team.
Planning Your Swim & Training in the Final Weeks
The CCSF website is the primary resource for Catalina Channel information including marine weather forecast, buoy temperatures, and preparation steps in the final weeks before an attempt.
Every swimmer is advised to double-check the list to see that they’re properly preparing for a 20-mile cold water Channel crossing which starts in the pitch blackness of midnight. Any Channel swimmer would tell you that it’s much more fun (would you believe exhilarating?) than it sounds…
(Pictured) Lance Ogren celebrates, on the rocks of Terranea Cove, his second most significant day of 2013. Lance and his wife have a baby, which required an early-season swim to get behind him before the delivery and diaper changes. Congratulations Lance.
One Book Filled with Inspirations and Beautiful Photography
Marathon swimmers will recognize several major open water swims as making the list, including the Catalina Channel (on page 115). This glossy book could find its place on the coffee table of a long distance swimmer, or an endurance junkie in search of a spark of inspiration.
We’re proud to announce the Catalina Channel photography featured in this book is provided by CCSF Board Member (and relay swimmer) Paula Selby. She captures the essence of Catalina swimming with every photo.
Leave a Reply