Timelines
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Swimmers:
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Please note that all times are tentative; please check back a few days before the event for final details.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
8:00–9:00 pm (EDT)
Ederle Swim – Conference Call for Swimmers and Crews
Pre-race briefing for swimmers and crews participating in the Ederle Swim
A download of the presentation is available on request by emailing info@nycswim.org
Thursday, August 16, 2012
12:30–1:30 pm (EDT)
Ederle Swim – Conference Call for Swimmers and Crews
Pre-race briefing for swimmers and crews participating in the Ederle Swim
Register online at: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/292978695.
Please register online by August 16.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
This call will be recorded.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees – Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees – Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Saturday, August 18, 2012
North Cove Marina, Liberty Street and South End Avenue, Manhattan
8:00 am – Swimmer check-in opens
8:45 am – Boat loading begins
9:30 am – Boaters and Paddlers depart for the start
10:00 am – First Wave Swimmers enter the water
10:30 am – Swim start
Directions to North Cove: North Cove is the marina behind the World Financial Center.
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.
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.
By Ferry: Direct from the Lackawanna Terminal to the World Financial Center or Pier A. Information: (908) GO-FERRY.
Sandy Hook, New Jersey
2:45–5:30 pm – Swimmers finish and board boats for return to Manhattan
All participants return to Manhattan; you may not exit the event at Sandy Hook.
North Cove Marina – PM Schedule
3:30–7:30 pm – Boat unloading
Post-Race Dinner at P.J. Clarke’s:
4:30 pm Start
P.J. Clarke's is located at Four World Financial Center, sitting on the north side of North Cove Marina. This will be a casual, pay-as-you-go dinner after the Swim. We will be making reservations for the dinner, so if you would like to join us, please RSVP to logren2001@yahoo.com by 8:00 am on Friday, August 17.
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Kayakers:
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Please note that all times are tentative; please check back a few days before the event for final details.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
7:00–8:00 pm (EDT)
Ederle Swim – Conference Call for Paddlers
Pre-race briefing for paddlers supporting the Ederle Swim
A download of the presentation is available on request by emailing info@nycswim.org
Thursday, August 16, 2012
6:00–7:00 pm (EDT)
Ederle Swim – Conference Call for Paddlers
Pre-race briefing for paddlers supporting the Ederle Swim
Register online at: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/843023759.
Please register online by August 16.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
This call will be recorded.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees – Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees – Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Saturday, August 18, 2012
North Cove Marina, Liberty Street and South End Avenue, Manhattan
8:30 am – Paddler check-in opens
8:45–9:30 am – Boat loading (in swimmer wave order)
9:30 am – Paddlers depart for the start
9:50 am – Paddlers and Boaters in place for start
10:00 am – First Wave Swimmers enter the water at Battery Park, Manhattan
10:30 am – Swim start
Directions to North Cove: North Cove is the marina behind the World Financial Center.
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.
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.
By Ferry: Direct from the Lackawanna Terminal to the World Financial Center or Pier A. Information: (908) GO-FERRY.
Car Toppers who plan to put in at North Cove Marina: If you are car topping to North Cove, you may drive up to the turnaround at Liberty Street and South End Avenue, unload your kayak (there will be volunteers at North Cove to assist you) and then return to park your car in a nearby garage. At the end of the event, volunteers will be at North Cove to assist you in transporting your kayak back up to Liberty Street and South End Avenue. Once there, you may load your kayak back onto your car.
Sandy Hook, New Jersey
2:45–5:30 pm – Swimmers finish; Swimmers and Paddlers board boats for return to Manhattan
All participants return to Manhattan; you may not exit the event at Sandy Hook.
North Cove Marina – PM Schedule
3:30–7:30 pm – Boat unloading
Post-Race Dinner at P.J. Clarke’s:
4:30 pm Start
P.J. Clarke's is located at Four World Financial Center, sitting on the north side of North Cove Marina. This will be a casual, pay-as-you-go dinner after the Swim. We will be making reservations for the dinner, so if you would like to join us, please RSVP to logren2001@yahoo.com by 8:00 am on Friday, August 17.
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Boaters:
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Please note that all times are tentative; please check back a few days before the event for final details.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
6:00–7:00 pm (EDT)
Ederle Swim – Conference Call for Boaters
Pre-race briefing for boaters supporting the Ederle Swim
A download of the presentation is available on request by emailing info@nycswim.org
Thursday, August 16, 2012
7:00–8:00 pm (EDT)
Ederle Swim – Conference Call for Boaters
Pre-race briefing for boaters supporting the Ederle Swim
Register online at: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/749525511.
Please register online by August 16.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
This call will be recorded.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees – Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees – Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Saturday, August 18, 2012
North Cove Marina, Liberty Street and South End Avenue, Manhattan
8:30 am – Boater check-in opens
8:45 am – Boat loading begins
9:30 am – Boaters and Paddlers depart for the start
9:50 am – Paddlers and Boaters in place for start
10:00 am – First Wave Swimmers enter the water
10:30 am – Swim start
Sandy Hook, New Jersey
2:45–5:30 pm – Swimmers finish; Swimmers and Paddlers board boats for return to Manhattan
All participants return to Manhattan; you may not exit the event at Sandy Hook.
North Cove Marina – PM Schedule
3:30–7:30 pm – Boat unloading
Post-Race Dinner at P.J. Clarke’s:
4:30 pm Start
P.J. Clarke's is located at Four World Financial Center, sitting on the north side of North Cove Marina. This will be a casual, pay-as-you-go dinner after the Swim. We will be making reservations for the dinner, so if you would like to join us, please RSVP to logren2001@yahoo.com by 8:00 am on Friday, August 17.
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Other Volunteers:
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All times and locations are tentative. Please check back a few days before the event for final details.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
7:00–8:00 pm (EDT)
Ederle Swim – Conference Call for Race Officials
Pre-race briefing for boat observers supporting the Ederle Swim
A download of the presentation is available on request by emailing info@nycswim.org
Saturday, August 18, 2012
North Cove Marina, Liberty Street and South End Avenue, Manhattan
7:00 am – Volunteers arrive to set up
8:00 am – Swimmer check-in
8:15 am – Boat Observer check-in
8:30 am – Boater and Paddler check-in
8:45–9:30 am – Boat Loading
9:30 am – Zodiac picks up Lead swimmers
10:00 am – First Wave Swimmers enter the water at Battery Park
10:30 am – Swim Start
Directions to North Cove: North Cove is the marina behind the World Financial Center.
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.
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.
By Ferry: Direct from the Lackawanna Terminal to the World Financial Center or Pier A. Information: (908) GO-FERRY.
Sandy Hook, New Jersey
2:45–5:30 pm – Swimmers finish and board boats for return to Manhattan
5:30 pm – Swim Ends
North Cove Marina - PM Schedule
3:00 pm – Staff & Volunteers arrive for boat unloading
3:30–7:30 pm – Boat unloading
7:30 pm – Breakdown and load out
8:00 pm – Unload at Pier 40
Post-Race Dinner at P.J. Clarke’s:
4:30 pm Start
P.J. Clarke's is located at Four World Financial Center, sitting on the north side of North Cove Marina. This will be a casual, pay-as-you-go dinner after the Swim. We will be making reservations for the dinner, so if you would like to join us, please RSVP to logren2001@yahoo.com by 8:00 am on Friday, August 17.
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