Sharks in San Diego Harbor? Not really, but you may see seals and dolphins as your enter their world. This not-to-be-missed swim is just one of many in the growing Enviro-Sports’ Sharkfest Series. San Diego offers both comfortable water and air temperatures this time of year making it a perfect swim venue. The 1 mile swim will start at the 5th Avenue Landing behind the San Diego Convention Center and finish at the Tidelands Park beach at the foot of the Coronado Bridge on the Coronado side. The swim has been timed according to the local tidal conditions and will take place during “slack” tide. The event is limited to 500 participants so don’t wait too long to register!Distance: 1 mile
Race date: Sun Oct 9 2011
Start time: 9:00am
Cutoff time: 50 minutes
Water temp: ~65-68° F
Entry fees: Adult $55, Juniors (17 & Under) $35, Active Military $45
PLEASE NOTE: This swim is not for novices. This event is for experienced open-water swimmers only. You should be able to swim one mile comfortably in a pool in under 40 minutes.
Click here for more info: http://www.sharkfestswim.com/default.asp?PageID=20158
