Latest OWS Calendar from FB Group Open Water Swimmers NJ

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128815460502/>
More open water swims will likely be announced / added as summer approaches.

Great club with as many as 6 open water training swims per week once spring and summer is rolling in river and then ocean: http://JSTRIClub.org

Also providing open water swim training: http://www.sandyhookers.org

CGI Racing sponsors open water swim practice for triathletes, 6 - 8pm on Thursdays at Lake Wenonah in Wenonah, NJ, starts in May (May 14). see:
http://www.cgievents.com/cgiracing/njst/openwaterswims.html

Ocean City Swim Club offering open water training each Sunday, 8-9am, June 7 forward, 33rdAv. Beach in Longport NJ, see:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=8175&uid=128815460502

NJ Master Swimming is likely to offer some OWS workshops and they usu. maintain a calendar of OWS events: http://www.njmasters.org/

Will sponsor Triple Crown series for second year, details forthcoming, NJ Race Club http://newjerseyraceclub.com
Triple Crown Schedule / Registration: http://www.raceforum.com/triplecrown/

NYC OWS Opportunities: http://www.nycswim.org
Coney Island: http://cibbows.org/

You can join the Quarry Swim Club in Hopewell, NJ, which is a small open water opportunity where you can swim 100 yard laps . . . http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3718108094

2009 Open Water Swim Calendar (nationwide - search for your state location):
http://www.usopenwaterswimming.org/2009OWCalendar.htm

NJ Master Swimmers NJ Area OWS Calendar for 2009:
http://www.njmasters.org/misc/2009openwatercalendar.htm

Open Water Swim Tourism: 100 Best OWS Around the World:
http://www.10kswimmer.com/2009/03/worlds-top-100-open-water-swims.html

** Indicates last year's race date and either swim race or date needs confirmation

BE WELL SUITED THIS SEASON:

Jersey Shore Tri Club along with Brielle Cyclery has arranged a wet suit trial day at Barnegat Bay Beach, 10 am – 1pm, Sat. for May 16. The day will also include practice swim for club members at 11:30am. See: http://www.briellecyclery.com or
http://www.jstriclub.org/index.htm

Jersey Shore Open Water Swim Clinic Dates:Saturday June 6th, 13th and 20th, 8:30am, Washington Avenue Bayside Beach, Lavallette, NJ, see http://JSTRIClub.org

Nav-A-Sink Sink or Swim Fest, 8 am, June 7, 2009
1.2 Mile and 2.4 Mile swim in Navasink River, Victory Park, Rumson
Details: http://www.sandyhookers.org/NAV-E-SINK/index.htm

Saturday, June 20 from 9-12 at Lake Mohawk in Sparta, NJ. Jeff Jotz of NJ Master Swimmers hosts annual Open Water clinic. It is opened to registered USMS swimmers, although non-USMS members can purchase a one-day registration for $10. Contact: [email protected]; Forms for the OW clinic may be downloaded at http://www.njmasters.org .

Jun 20 14th Annual Plunge for Patients, 1 Mile and 200 yd novice swim, 5k beach run, 1 mile walk. Wildwood, NJ. 1 Mile is a 6 PM start, Novice Swim starts at 7 pm at the finish line after the finish of the last 1 mile swimmer. All athletes must check in at the Wildwood Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, at least 45 minutes before the start. Registration from 3:00- 5:15 PM. Contact Viki Anders, 410-502-5395, e-mail: [email protected], web site: http://www.plungeforpatients.org

** Jun 27 1 Mile Bay Swim, Somers Point, NJ. Karen Pratz, Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. Attn: Bay Swim, PO. Box 570, 18th & Simpson St, Ocean City, NJ 06226, 609-398-6900

Jun 27 Annual Asbury Park Ocean Mile - register: http://www.raceforum.com/triplecrown/

July 4, Bradley Beach Ocean Mile, contact: [email protected]

Jul 11 Manning Ocean Mile Swim, Location: Sea Bright, NJ register: http://www.raceforum.com/triplecrown/

Jul 11 1 Mile Ocean Swim for the Dolphins, Wildwood Crest NJ, web site: http://www.lmsports.com

Jul 12 Avon Beach Ocean Mile, contact: Ronald R Farina [email protected] for details.

Jul 18 1 Mile Ocean City Masters Swim - Ocean City, NJ web site: http://www.lmsports.com

** Jul 19 Bridge to Bridge Bay Race, 5K or 1.3 Mile, Atlantic City, NJ. http://www.acacswim.org/

** Jul 26 Monmouth Beach 1 Mile Ocean Swim, Monmouth Beach, NJ. Jennifer DiLorenzo 908- 433-9567, [email protected]

Jul 25 Barnegat 1 Mile Swim, Barnegat, NJ, web site: http://www.lmsports.com

Aug 1 Annual Atlantic City Pageant Ocean Swim 1.5 Mile Ocean Swim (9:45 am) States Ave. & The Beach, Atlantic City, NJ (609) 343-3794 or http://acbp.org

** Aug 1 Rainbow Challenge, 1 mile, 2.6 mile and 1/4 mile kid’s swim. In the Bay at Kennedy Park, Somers Point, NJ. Contact Polly Caffrey, 218 Virginia Ave., Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234 PH: 609-646-8439, email: [email protected] or [email protected] web site: http://www.rainbowchannelchallenge.com

Aug 2 6:30 pm John Boyd Memorial Ocean Swim, 1 mi., Seaside Heights, NJ, Seaside Hts. Beach Patrol (732) 793-4646

Aug 8, Lavalette Beach, 8 am YMCA Ocean Mile see: http://www.ocymca.org/display.php?id=46

** Aug 11 22.5 Mile Around-The-Island Swim. Atlantic City, NJ USA Individuals and relay. Michael Giegerich, 139 Blackman Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234, PH: 609- 926-0714, FAX 609- 926-9899, web site: http://www.acswim.org

Aug 16 2nd Annual Belmar Ocean Mile Swim - register: http://www.raceforum.com/triplecrown/

Aug 30, 6:30pm Brigantine Bayfest Swim, 1 mile. Brigantine Elks Lodge, PO Box 44 Brigantine, NJ. 08203 PH: 609-266-9826 [email protected] The D.H.M. Memorial Swim held during Brigantine Elk's Bayfest will be on Sunday, August 30, 2009. Family events are held throughout the day and the swim start time will be approximately 6:30 PM.

** Aug 29 1.5 Mile AC Pageant ocean Swim, Atlantic City, NJ. Norm Draper. Atlantic City Beach Patrol. 609-347-5466 http://www.acbp.org/main.html

Sept 13 Hudson River Swim for Life (crossing) see:
http://www.hudsonriverswim.org/index.html

Sept 26 September Splash 1, 2, & 1/4 Mile Swim - Wildwood Crest, NJ, web site: http://www.lmsports.com

Distance Swim Methods:

Total Immersion (TI) http://www.totalimmersion.net

NJ Triathlon Resources:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php?gid=128815460502#/topic.php?uid=128815460502&topic=7400

(Thanks Jeff Jotz of NJ Masters Swimmers for maintaining calendar which is integrated above - I am responsible for any errors though!)