Charles River Swim

• Date: June 04, 2011
• Address: Hatch Shell on the Charles, Boston, Massachusetts Get directions
• Country: United States
• Race type: Swim (1 mile Cable)
• Distances: Swim (1749.78 yards)
• Organization: Charles River Swimming Club
• Website: http://www.charlesriverswimmingclub.org/wp/?page_id=8
• Contact email: [email protected]
• Description: Charles River Boston one mile open swim between the Longfellow and Harvard bridges.
  
  This swim will be sanctioned by USAT.
  
  * Only pre-registered swimmers are allowed to compete.
  * Water temperature: Expected to be in the low 60s.
  * Wet suits are allowed, there will be a separate category for wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers.
  * This swim is not for novices; it is for experienced open-water swimmers only. At a minimum you should be able to swim one mile comfortably in under 40 minutes.
  * USAT membership is required. Day-long membership is $10 and can be purchased on race day.
  * Age requirement: 16 years minimum
  * Kayakers will provide support during the race
  * Fluorescent swim caps will be provided and must be worn for safety reasons
  * Mandatory Athlete check-in from 7:00am to 7:45am, need to bring ID and signed waiver
  * Pre-race announcement at 7:45am
  * Start 8am
  * Bag-check available
  * The rain date will be Sunday, June 19.
• Members who are scheduled to race: brendanc007