Swim in the Bay

Team InterNations is gearing up for the Alcatraz swim end of August. This time we’ll try to go the distance, 1.4 miles.

ALL ARE WELCOME to join us for some portion of that, be it a shorter swim, a brief dip, or just come to cheer us on.

I'll provide a little orientation before hand. You'll also enjoy a warm shower/sauna after at my Protected content old Row/Swim club. Then we'll grab coffee/tea/brunch.

FAQ:
Q: Is it cold? A: around 60F, 15C.
Q: What the @*%#!? A: I'll prepare you before hand. You only swim as far as you're comfortable.
Q: Can I wear a wetsuit? A: Absolutely. But you wont need one to enjoy. You always swim the appropriate amount of time for you.
Q: Will I need sun-block? A: We probably wont be in that long, but it's up to you.
Q: What if I can't swim back? A: We'll swim along the buoy line, where it's a short swim to the beach so you can walk back.
Q: What about the wild-life? We’ll take appropriate precautions. Swimming in groups is important.
Q: Is the water clean? A: It's not clear, but Protected content of us swim year around without issue.

If you just want to cheer on others, you don't need to pay the fee.

Some equipment you may be interested in:
cap: Protected content
full body wetsuit: Protected content