| Date: | 08/04/2012 (Saturday) | | Start: | | 7:30 PM | Merchants River House, 375 South End Ave | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | Merchant's River House is located on the Hudson River Esplanade between Liberty & Albany Streets, Battery Park City (just off the south end of North Cove). To get to North Cove:
By Subway:
Take the N, R to Rector Street or the 4, 5 to Bowling Green. Walk due west. Cross West street into Battery Park City. Continue to walk west to the Promenade along the Hudson River and head north to North Cove Yacht Harbor.
By Bus:
Take the M9, M10, or M22 to Battery Park City.
On Foot:
North Cove Yacht Harbor is downtown, in Battery Park City, adjacent to the World Financial Center's Winter Garden.
By Ferry:
Take the NY Waterway Ferry to the World Financial Center. From the ferry landing, walk southeast to the marina/harbor.
By Car
Drive south on West Street (Westside Highway) and turn right onto Vesey Street. Enter the World Financial Center through the Courtyard entrance and follow signs to the marina/harbor. Parking vouchers for the special Manhattan Island Marathon Swim rate at Gateway Plaza Parking are located here. |
| | Field Size: | (13 Currently Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) | | Fees: | $52.50 per person ($25 for Children) - Swimmers, Paddlers and Full-day Race Volunteers are free. - Tickets are available until 2:00 pm on Friday, June 22, or while supplies last. | | Previous Year's Water Temp: | 75.20 °F (24 °C) on 08/04/2011 72.68 °F (22.6 °C) on 08/04/2010 78.62 °F (25.9 °C) on 08/04/2009 77.54 °F (25.3 °C) on 08/04/2008 76.46 °F (24.7 °C) on 08/04/2007 |
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