| Date: | 07/20/2003 (Sunday) |
| Distance: | 2.4 M |
| Check In: | | 8:15 AM (Hudson River Park, Pier 62 at 23rd Street) | |
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| Start: | | 9:00 AM | Hudson River Park, Pier 62 at 23rd Street | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | | Directions to the Race Start:
By Public Transportation: The M23 bus crosses Manhattan on West 23rd Street and stops directly in front of the northern entrance to Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers. The M14 bus crosses Manhattan on 14th Street and stops at 16th Street in front of the southern entrance to Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers. The M23 and M14 buses connect with all of Manhattan's north-south bus routes and subway lines.
N, R - Fifth Avenue
F, PATH - Sixth Avenue
1, 9 - Seventh Avenue
C, E - Eighth Avenue
By Pedestrian Access: Traffic lights and crosswalks guide pedestrians, skaters and cyclists safely across the West Side Highway at 22nd, 20th and 18th Streets. Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers is also accessible from the Hudson River Park bikeway/walkway that parallels the Hudson River. Motorized, on-site "people movers" shuttle visitors between piers within the Complex. Bike racks are located throughout Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers.
Parking: Cars will enter Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers from the Hudson River Boulevard at approximately 23rd Street. There will be a "Chelsea Piers Only" access road exiting from the southbound lane of the highway. Traffic will be one-way only along the East Roadway, with three (3) staggered parking booths at both the entrance and exit to the Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers.
By Car from New Jersey:
Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge: Follow signs for West Side Highway (Henry Hudson Parkway) South to West 23rd Street. At West 23rd Street, turn right at the traffic light into the Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers.
Holland Tunnel: Follow signs for West Street (West Side Highway) North to West 23rd Street. At West 23rd Street, turn left at the traffic light into the Hudson River Park at Chelsea Piers. |
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| Finish: | | North Cove Yacht Harbor, World Financial Center | (show) (hide) Directions to Finish: | | Directions to the Race Finish:
By Car: Please use mass transit to get to and from the race finish.
By Subway: Take the (R, N) to Rector Street or take the (4,5) to Bowling Green. Walk due west. Cross West Street into Battery Park City. Continue walk west to the promenade along Hudson River and head to north to the North Cove Yacht Harbor.
By Bus: Take the M9, M10, or M22 to Battery Park City. Follow On Foot directions below.
On Foot: NCYH is downtown in Battery Park City outside of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. NCYH is on South End Avenue between Two World Financial Center and the Hudson River. Check In is adjacent to Pumpkin Park and NYC Police Memorial.
Ferry: Direct from the Lackawanna Terminal to the World Financial Center or Pier A. Information: (908) GO-FERRY. |
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| Time Limit: | 2 hours |
| Field Size: | Maximum field of 150 |
| Fees: | $55, $70 after June 10, $80 after July 5, $90 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 07/20/2002
Not Available on 07/20/2001
Not Available on 07/20/2000
Not Available on 07/20/1999
Not Available on 07/20/1998 |
