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As increasing numbers of swimmers jump into the waters around Manhattan each year, interest in the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim continues to rise. A perennial favorite of solo swimmers chasing the coveted Triple Crown of Marathon Swimming (MIMS, English Channel, Catalina Channel), the event has also become a huge draw for relay teams seeking a chance to swim one of the most memorable marathon courses in the world. Last year we added a second MIMS to the schedule: the Manhattan Island Relays.
A field limited exclusively to 4 and 6 person relays will allow teams to know exactly who (and where) their competition is, and the warmer water temperatures will be much friendlier to team members who may not have the cold water training and racing experience of many of the June solo swimmers.
Tentative enrollment dates for the 2013 Manhattan Island Relays can be viewed here.
| Date: | 08/10/2013 (Saturday) | | Distance: | 28.5 M | | Start: | | 9:55 AM | Battery Park City - South Cove | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | South Cove is a waterfront cove park in Battery Park City near South End Avenue and Third Place. The part of South Cove used for the event is approximately .4 mile south of North Cove and the World Financial Center and approximately .2 mile north of the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
By Subway
Take the ® 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.
GPS coordinates: 40.707824,-74.018853. |
| | Time Limit: | 9:30 hours | | Field Size: | 18 4- or 6-person relays. More details here. (107 Currently Enrolled - Enroll as a Swimmer) | | Fees: | 4-person Relay
$2,400 December 15, 2012 – December 31, 2012
$2,500 January 1, 2013 – March 1, 2013
$2,600 March 2, 2013 – June 1, 2013
6-person Relay
$2,500 December 15, 2012 – December 31, 2012
$2,600 January 1, 2013 – March 1, 2013
$2,700 March 2, 2013 – June 1, 2013
Note: The race fee includes the boat fee, which is based on a fuel price estimate of $2.65 per gallon. If fuel prices at the time of the swim are higher than that base amount, a fuel surcharge will be assessed. The most recent fuel surchages were in 2011 ($165) and 2008 ($165). | | Age Requirement: | 19 years and over (Younger swimmers may be accepted based on swimming experience). | | Experience Requirement: | Qualification requirements for 4- and 6-person relays are located here. | | Predicted Water Conditions: | Approximately 73 °F to 79 °F (23 °C to 25.7 °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: | 78.26 °F (25.7 °C) on 08/10/2012
76.10 °F (24.5 °C) on 08/10/2011
74.12 °F (23.4 °C) on 08/10/2010
75.38 °F (24.1 °C) on 08/10/2009
78.08 °F (25.6 °C) on 08/10/2008 |
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2010 PHOTO MONTAGE VOLUNTEERNYC Swim is always looking for volunteers (paddlers, powerboaters, monitors, etc.) to help with our events. click here to volunteer. WEATHER CONDITIONS
| Battery (06/19/2013 1:00 PM) | | Water | 67.28 (ºF) | | Sandy Hook (06/19/2013 1:00 PM) | | Water | 68.18 (ºF) |
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