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| Date: | 07/05/2008 | | Distance: | 28.5 | | Check In Time: | See Time Line | | Start Time: | 9:15 AM | | Start Location: | Battery Park City - South Cove | | Finish Location: | Battery Park City - South Cove | | Field Size: | 25 solo swimmers and up to 18 relay teams
which may have 2, 4, or 6 members (92 Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) | | Awards: | Swimmers will be competing once again for a place on the Gallagher Cup, a beautifully crafted trophy from Tiffany's.
Male & Female Solo - Top 3 Overall
2 Person Relay - Top 1 Overall
4 Person Relay - Top 1 Overall
6 Person Relay - Top 1 Overall
Each successful swimmer & relay team will receive completion awards. | | Fees: | Solo Swimmer $1,415
2 Person Relay Team $1,625
4 Person Relay Team $1,770
6 Person Relay Team $1,965
6 Person Corporate Relays $6,500
Entries are scheduled to open on January 9, 2008. | | Directions to Start: | South Cove is 1/2 mile south of North Cove.
By Subway
Take the (R) to Rector Street or take the (4,5) to Bowling Green. Walk due west. Cross West Street into Battery Park City. Continue walking west to the Esplanade along the Hudson River and head north to the North Cove Yacht Harbor or south to South Cove.Please note that weekend disruptions to subway service are possible. Check www.mta.info for service advisories that may affect your trip.
By Bus
Take the M9, M10, or M22 to Battery Park City. Follow On Foot directions below.
On Foot
North Cove Yacht Harbor is located in Battery Park City, on South End Avenue between Two World Financial Center and the Hudson River, outside of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. Check In is adjacent to Pumpkin Park and NYC Police Memorial. South Cove, the start of the race, is located 1/2 mile south of North Cove.
By Ferry
Direct from the Lackawanna Terminal to the World Financial Center or Pier A. Information: (908) GO-FERRY.
| | Directions to Finish: | See "Directions to Start." | | Time Limit: | 9:30 hours | | Age Requirement: | 19 years and over (Younger swimmers may be accepted based on swimming experience). | | Experience Requirement: | If you have not completed a Qualifying Swim before your application is submitted, your application may be approved subject to the satisfactory completion of the Qualifying Swim before April 15, 2008.
Solo Swimmers
Qualifying Swim includes:
2006 or 2007 solo or 2-person relay finishers of the Manhattan Island Marathon swim, or
2006 or 2007 finishers of the Ederle Swim, or
2006 or 2007 finishers of the English Channel solo swim, or
2006 or 2007 finishers of the Catalina Channel solo swim, or
Open-water swim that is 4 hours or longer in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder,
completed between June 1, 2007 and April 15, 2008, without
a wetsuit. (Please see details and requirements about qualifying swims under Policies/Qualifications.)
2-Person Relay Teams
Qualifying swim includes:
Solo MIMS Requirements above, or
Finisher of a 4-Person MIMS relay in 2006 or 2007, orOpen-water swim that is 2 hours and 30 minutes or longer in a Prescribed Water Tempurature or colder,
completed between June 1, 2007 and April 15, 2008, without
a wetsuit. (Please see details and requirements about qualifying swims under Policies/Qualifications.)
4-Person and 6-Person Open Relay Teams
Each person's Qualifying Swim should be done without a wetsuit and should include one of the following:
2-person MIMS Relay Team Member requirements above, or Finisher of a 6-Person MIMS Relay in 2006 or 2007, or
Open water swim race of at least 1500 meters in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder, completed between June 1, 2006, and April 15, 2008, or
A triathlon that includes a swim leg of at least 1500 meters in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder, completed between June 1, 2006, and April 15, 2008, or
A NYC Swim open-water swim race of any length in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder, completed between June 1, 2006, and April 15, 2008, or
Open-water swim that is 30 minutes or longer in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder,
completed between June 1, 2007 and April 15, 2008. (Please see details and requirements about qualifying swims under Policies/Qualifications.)
Qualifying Swims: NYC Swim will rescind the acceptance of any solo applicant or relay team that fails to submit proof of completion of qualifying swim(s) by April 15, 2008. The complete application and all fees must be received by January 23, 2008. NYC Swim will not consider any incomplete applications for solo swimmers or relay teams that do not include payment in full of the entry fee. Applicants who have their acceptances rescinded will receive a refund of all fees they have paid, excluding the $100 processing fee. | | Predicted Water Conditions: | Seasonal Temperature 64/67°F (17/19°C). There can be a substantial amount of chop in the water from wind, tide action, and boat traffic. The waterways are salt water and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam and flotsam in the waterways. | | Previous Year's Water Temp: | 66.56 (on 07/05/2007)
68.00 (on 07/05/2006)
69.98 (on 07/05/2005)
Not Available (on 07/05/2004)
Not Available (on 07/05/2003)
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