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Usually we swim alongside a coastline, sometimes around islands, but rarely do we get to cross a channel. Tentatively scheduled for July 7, this is your chance to swim your way across the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan, in the shadow of the most famous bridge in the world. To add to the allure, teams from Brooklyn and Manhattan will compete in the Battle of the Bridge.
| Date: | 07/07/2013 (Sunday) | | Distance: | 1 K | | Start: | | 9:40 AM | Brooklyn Bridge Park | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | By Subway
The A/C to High Street. Exit to Cadman Plaza West (CPW). Walk west, toward the BQE, down the hill - CPW turns into Old Fulton Street. Walk down the hill, take a right at Front Street. First left is Dock Street; entrance to Empire Fulton Ferry State Park is one block ahead on Water Street. The second left is Main Street; entrance to the City Park is ahead 1 1/2 blocks.
The 2/3 to Clark Street. Exit to Clark/Henry Street. Walk west on Henry; take a right on Middagh St. and then a left on Cadman Plaza West/Old Fulton. (See above.)
The F to York Street. Walk down York or Washington Street until you get to the waterfront.
By Car:
From Manhattan via the Brooklyn Bridge: Take the Cadman Plaza West exit, stay in the right lane, and drive west under the BQE down the hill and toward the harbor and Fulton Ferry Landing (this street becomes Old Fulton Street). Turn right on Front Street. Proceed 2 blocks and turn left on Main St.
From Brooklyn: Once in the Downtown Brooklyn area, arrive at Cadman Plaza off Tillary St. at Court St. and Clinton St. (See above.)
There is no parking available at the Park. There is limited on-street parking and there are three parking garages nearby: corner of Front Street and Dock Street; Adams Street between Front Street and Water Street; Front Street between Main Street and Washington Street.
Please allow ample time to arrive at race check-in/start. Note that weekend disruptions to subway service are possible. Check www.mta.info for service advisories that may affect your trip. |
| | Finish: | | East River Park - Dover Street/South Street | (show) (hide) Directions to Finish: | By Subway:
Take 2,3,4,5,J,Z or M to Fulton Street; A and C trains to Broadway - Nassau. Walk east on Fulton Street to South Street. Follow ""On Foot"" directions below.
By Bus:
Take M1, M6, or M15 bus to Fulton Street. Walk east on Fulton Street to South Street and follow ""On Foot"" directions below.
On Foot:
At the intersection of Fulton and South Streets, look for the NY Water Taxi kiosk. Head due north, parallel to the seaport mall, the old Fulton Street Market to Dover Street.
By Car (to South Street Seaport just south of the Brooklyn Bridge):
From West Side, George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland Tunnels, take West Street southbound. Follow the signs to FDR Drive. Take underpass, keep right - use exit 1 at the end of the underpass. Turn right on South Street and go approximately six blocks. From East Side, take FDR Drive south to exit 3 onto South Street. Proceed on South Street about 1 mile.
For additional public transportation alternatives, please check www.hopstop.com. |
| | Time Limit: | 45 minutes | | Field Size: | 400 (254 Currently Enrolled - Enroll as a Swimmer) | | Fees: | $90 December 21, 2012 – December 22, 2012
$100 December 23, 2012 – December 31, 2012
$105 January 1, 2013 – February 1, 2013
$115 February 2, 2013 – May 15, 2013
$125 May 16, 2013 – June 30, 2013
$135 July 1, 2013 – July 5, 2013 (1:00 PM EDT)
Entries open on December 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM EST
and close (unless full prior) on July 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM EDT. | | Awards: | Awards will be presented approximately 20 minutes after the last swimmer exits the water.
3 - Overall (Male and Female)
1 - 15-19 (Male and Female)
1 - 20-29 (Male and Female)
1 - 30-39 (Male and Female)
1 - 40-49 (Male and Female)
1 - 50-59 (Male and Female)
1 - 60-over (Male and Female)
Medals for all participants. | | Age Requirement: | 15 years and over ( younger swimmers may be accepted based on swimming experience). | | Experience Requirement: | The experience requirement for participating in the Brooklyn Bridge Swim is as follows:
The completion of any
NYC Swim open water swim or Aquathlon
since January 1, 2011
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Pool certification in a manner consistent with the sample template, which can be accessed on your user profile swimmer page, documenting the completion of a continuous 1-mile pool swim (1650 yards/1500 meters) in 45 minutes or better since January 1, 2013. To provide the best indicator of open water ability and a solid basis for comparison with other swimmers’ pool times, the pool swim should ideally be done in a deep-water, competition-length pool. [Where to do a pool certification swim] [How to upload pool certificate] A USMS One Hour Swim of at least 2200 yards/2000 meters (entered with the coach or official in lieu of the lifeguard name) from January 2013 may be used to fulfill this requirement.
All pool certifications and qualifying swim information must be received by NYC Swim at least 14 days prior to the date of the race (no later than June 23, 2013). Swimmers who enroll after June 23rd must submit their qualification information to NYC Swim within 24 hours of enrollment. Participants' qualifications will not be accepted, reviewed or approved on race day. | | Predicted Water Conditions: | Approximately 64 °F to 74 °F (17.8 °C to 23.3 °C). Wetsuits/non-traditional swim attire may be worn but may affect a swimmer's eligibility for awards. The full wetsuit policy can be viewed here.
There can be a 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. For additional information on swimming and water quality in the Hudson River, please see our FAQ page. | | Previous Year's Water Temp: | 73.94 °F (23.3 °C) on 07/07/2012
73.04 °F (22.8 °C) on 07/07/2011
71.42 °F (21.9 °C) on 07/07/2010
72.32 °F (22.4 °C) on 07/07/2009
71.24 °F (21.8 °C) on 07/07/2008 |
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