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Due to the forecast for heavy winds out of the north-northeast and small craft advisory on October 1, the event is switching to the backup date of Sunday, October 2, for the safety of all participants. Sunday is forecast to have more favorable conditions. All activities will take place a half-hour later than noted on the timeline. We regret any inconvenience and hope that everyone will be able to make it on the new date, but if you cannot please e-mail info@nycswim.org so we can plan accordingly.
This is a low-key event, harkening back to the earlier days of open-water swimming, but there's nothing low-key about the Ederle's 17.5-Mile swim between Sandy Hook, NJ, and Manhattan. Recent swimmers have had to contend with severe chop, fog, and unseasonably warm and cold temperatures as they made the crossing through New York Harbor. Yet with today's knowledge of the tides, most participants cover the course faster Ederle's record, which lasted from 1925 until 2006. In 2011, the swim may have another twist with likely warm waters, fast currents, and New Jersey start with a Manhattan finish.
| Date: | | 10/01/2011 (Saturday) | Backup: | 10/02/2011 (Sunday) |
| | Distance: | 17.5 M | | Check In: | | 4:30 AM at North Cove, Battery Park City | |
| | Start: | | 7:50 AM | Sandy Hook, New Jersey | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | |
| | Finish: | | South Cove, Battery Park City | (show) (hide) Directions to Finish: | 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.
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| | Time Limit: | 8 hours; time of sunset may impact when the race ends. | | Field Size: | 20 swimmers (0 Currently Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) | | Fees: | Entries Open on March 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM EST
and close (unless full prior) on March 21, 2011 at 12:03 PM EST.
Swimmer Application Fee: $750
Please Note: Due to the rapid rise in oil prices since October, 2010 (up over 25%) and the increase in permitting fees for use of Sandy Hook, we have been forced to materially increase our entry fees at this time. Additionally, NYC Swim will now assume responsibility for recruiting and securing paddlers for each swimmer.
Also note: For the 2011 Ederle Swim, each participant, in addition to the application fee must provide his or her boat captain with a fuel reimbursement of $725 in cash due to the current gas prices.
Due to the continuing volatility in oil prices, additional fuel surcharges may occur. | | Awards: | Certificates will be presented at a ceremony following the completion of the event. | | Age Requirement: | 19 years and over (younger swimmers may be accepted based on swimming experience). | | Experience Requirement: | All applicants must complete and submit proof of a 3-hours or longer Qualifying Swim by August 1, 2011 in order to be eligible to participate.
Qualifying Swim includes:
2009, 2010 or 2011 solo or 2-person relay finishers of the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim
2009, 2010 or 2011 finishers of the English Channel solo swim
2009, 2010 or 2011 finishers of the Catalina Channel solo swim 2009 or 2010 finishers of the Ederle SwimOpen-water swim that is that is 3 hours or longer in water that is 67°F, (19.4°C) or colder,
completed between October 1, 2010 and July 31, 2011, without
a wetsuit.
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, provided you submit proof of a Qualifying Swim before August 1, 2011.
NYC Swim will rescind the acceptance of any applicant who fails to submit proof of completion of their qualifying swim(s) by August 1, 2011. NYC Swim will not consider any incomplete applications for swimmers 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 a $75 enrollment processing fee and all credit card transaction fees.
For more information on the experience requirements for the Ederle Swim, go to the Qualifications section on the Policies tab. | | Predicted Water Conditions: | Seasonal Temperature 66/73°F (19.5/23°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: | 69.98 °F (21.1 °C) on 10/01/2010
70.34 °F (21.3 °C) on 10/01/2009
71.42 °F (21.9 °C) on 10/01/2008
72.14 °F (22.3 °C) on 10/01/2007
67.46 °F (19.7 °C) on 10/01/2006 |
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VOLUNTEERNYC Swim is always looking for volunteers (paddlers, powerboaters, monitors, etc.) to help with our events. click here to volunteer. WEATHER CONDITIONS
| Battery (05/23/2013 10:00 PM) | | Water | 58.64 (ºF) | | Sandy Hook (05/23/2013 10:00 PM) | | Water | 67.82 (ºF) |
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