Great Hudson River 2.8 Mile Swim (organized until 2004)

A 2.8 Mile swim from the 79th Street Boat Basin to the Pier 62 at 23rd Street on the Westside of Manhattan in the Hudson River. The official finish line is at the far side Pier 62 at 23rd Street. Swimmers will finish by touching the Gangway ladder. The swim requires a major commitment to proper training. You may experience strong currents during the swim.

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Date:

08/01/1999 (Sunday)

Distance:

2.8 M

Check In:

3:00 PM

Start:

4:00 PM	79th Street Boat Basin, West Side of Manhattan, Hudson River, New York City
(show) (hide) Directions to Start:
Directions to the Race Start: By Car: Exit West Side Highway (Henry Hudson Parkway, Route 9A South) at 79th Street Boat Basin. Drive east to Riverside Park to park car. By Subway: IRT #1&9 Broadway Local to 79th Street and Broadway. Walk west two blocks to Riverside Drive and follow signs to Rotunda. By Bus: M5 to 79th Street and Riverside Drive. Walk west to Rotunda. M104 to 79th St. and Broadway. Walk west two blocks to Riverside Dr. and follow signs to Rotunda. M17 cross-town to 79th Street and Riverside Drive. Walk west to Rotunda. On Foot: Walk to 79th Street and Riverside Drive. Proceed west towards traffic circle and follow signs to Rotunda.

Finish:

Chelsea Waterside Park (Chelsea Piers), Pier 62, 23rd Street, West Side of Manhattan

Time Limit:

2 hours

Field Size:

Maximum field of 350

Fees:

$65 (by June 2) Late Fee: $75 (by July 2) Super Late Fee: $85 (by July 23)

Age Requirement:

15 years and over

Experience Requirement:

Qualification Standards a. You must provide legitimate documentation verifying one of the following entry requirements. Your entry will be rejected without the proper documentation. b. Completion of a 1500 meter (1 Mile) swim or longer in open water at a pace of 50 minutes per mile or under in the last 3 yrs. You must submit a copy of the race results indicating the above, noting your place in the event. Documentation must display event date. c. Completion of a continuous 2 mile pool swim in 1hr 30 mins or better. A letter of verification must be submitted on the Pool Management stationery with the date of the swim and the witnessing lifeguard�s signature and phone number, attesting to the actual time it took to complete the swim.

Predicted Water Conditions:

Water Conditions: Approx. 71oF There can be a substantial amount of chop in the water from wind and tide action. The waterways are saltwater and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam and flotsam in the waterways.

Previous Year's Water Temp:

Not Available on 08/01/1998
Not Available on 08/01/1997
Not Available on 08/01/1996
Not Available on 08/01/1995
Not Available on 08/01/1994

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Great Hudson River 2.8 Mile Swim (organized until 2004)