NYC SWIM

Events » Cove to Cove Swim

Cove to Cove Swim

The Cove-to-Cove swim is a 1/2 Mile course along the sea wall beginning at the South Cove at Battery Park City and finishing at the North Cove Yacht Harbor at the World Financial Center in Battery Park City.

Enroll as a SwimmerEnroll as a Volunteer
Date:07/17/2003 (Thursday) 
Distance:0.5 M 
Check In:
10:30 AM (North Cove Yacht Harbor)  
Start:
2:20 PM South Cove in Battery Park City 
 (show)
Directions to Start:
Finish:
North Cove Yacht Harbor in Battery Park City 
 (show)
Directions to Finish:
Time Limit:: 45 minutes 
Field Size:Maximum field of 150 
Fees:$30, $40 after June 10, $45 after July 5, $50 after July 17 
Awards:Awards will be presented approximately 20 minutes after the last swimmer exits the water. 
Age Requirement:15 years and over 
Experience Requirement:To participate as an Experienced Swimmer, you will need to have completed a 1500 meter (1 Mile) swim or longer in OPEN WATER at a pace of 50 minutes per mile or under in the last three years to qualify. You will be required to also fax copy of results to 212-784-6850, thank you. A Non-Experienced Swimmer will have to complete a continuous 2 mile POOL SWIM in 1 hour and 30 miuntes or better. Must fax copy of verification letter to 212-784-6850, on Pool/Club letterhead stating date, time completed, witnessing lifeguard's name and phone #. 
Predicted Water Conditions:Approximately 70 to 74 degrees. There can be substantial amount of chop in the water from wind & tide action. The waterways are salt-water and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam & flotsam in the waterways. 
Previous Year's Water Temp:Not Available on 07/17/2002
Not Available on 07/17/2001
Not Available on 07/17/2000
Not Available on 07/17/1999
Not Available on 07/17/1998