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Before the event takes place, you will receive an email with the finalized details and check-in time.

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The preliminary check-in time is listed on the event registration page ( click on your swim here). What should I expect on the day of the swim?Īlcatraz swims will take place in the morning between 5 and 8am depending on weather conditions.Note: You will receive an Alcatraz swim cap during our meeting before the swim begins. Warm clothes, food, and water for afterward We recommend that you bring the following to your Alcatraz swim with Odyssey:

Sports Basement rents Blue Seventy and 2XU suits, which are both specifically for open water swimming, but if you have a surfing-style wetsuit, that works just fine, too. If you choose to wear a wetsuit but aren't ready to buy one, you can rent one at Sports Basement for $50. For comparison, pools used for competitive swimming are between 77 and 82 degrees (Fahrenheit).ĭuring our Berkeley swims, which begin at the Berkeley Marina, water temperatures can be as much as 10 degrees warmer than for the Alcatraz swims. Water temperatures for Alcatraz swims are usually in the mid-50’s to mid-60’s. Wetsuits are not required, but around 90% of swimmers choose to wear them for Alcatraz swims, especially during the winter months when the weather drops. “If you don’t complete the crossing, know that there are many more opportunities to try again,” says experienced Odyssey Open Water Swimming swimmer Angela Stockard. If you need to be pulled out of the water, our team will quickly assist you in doing so. We also provide ample kayak support, swim coaches, and emergency help on standby just in case their assistance is needed. Odyssey coordinates the timing of the swim with local authorities to ensure a safe journey.

What safety precautions do you provide?.

However, swimmers will be guided to aim almost two miles east of the finish point, which often results in the current assisting them and pushing them to the finish, making for a crossing that is quicker than many swimmers expect. This adds a moderate challenge to the swim, as you must make it across the current as you head for shore. Group Alcatraz Swims are planned with an ebb (outgoing) current. Waves come from the west and will hit swimmers from their right side. The water may be flat, but it is not unusual to experience 1-3 foot waves during a portion of the swim. We plan Alcatraz swims to start in the early morning hours to minimize wind and waves. Private solo and small group Alcatraz swims may have different courses, including from Alcatraz to the Aquatic Park beach, which is the most common route. Swimmers aim south towards San Francisco and get pushed west with the current, ending at the beach in front of the St. During these swims, we take a boat to just off the southeast side of Alcatraz Island and jump in to start our swim. Odyssey hosts several group Alcatraz swims each year. The registration page shows an approximate check-in time, but swimmers will receive an email prior to the event with finalized details.Ĭlick the button below for registration. In addition to the swim itself, registration includes an event t-shirt, an Alcatraz Swim sticker, and a yellow silicone Alcatraz swim cap.Īll Alcatraz swims will take place in the morning, usually meeting in San Francisco between 5 and 8am. There is a $50 late registration fee within one month of the swim.

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Feel free to contact us if you're not sure if you are up for it.Īlcatraz swims are $235 per event.

Before taking on Alcatraz, you should be able to do this distance in a pool (140 lengths of a 25-yard pool) or during our regular group open water swims in Berkeley without stopping. This swim is for relatively strong swimmers. The Alcatraz swim is an approximately 2-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the St. It is a great opportunity for those training for similar events, including the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, or people who just want an unforgettable, world-famous swimming experience! This event is not a race - just a friendly swim in an exciting, safe, and comfortable environment. In the event that Coast Guard approval is not given for a swim, participants will be refunded in account credit.Ĭome join us for the ultimate Bay Area open water swim! Note: All swims are pending US Coast Guard approval. 2022 Alcatraz Swims: May 7, July 16, Sept.

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