2009 Long Swim Schedule

The Long Swims swims are more demanding and challenging than the Club Swims and are supported almost entirely by swimmers. There is typically no organized breakfast after the swims, so the primary volunteer need is for pilots. Accordingly, it is imperative that swimmers take turns piloting these swims.

To ensure adequate pilot coverage, it may be necessary to hold a lottery if more swimmers sign up than can be safely accomodated. In the case of a lottery, swimmers who have piloted for previous Long Swims will have preference over swimmers who have not piloted Long Swims.

Date		Jump	Event	Currents
Feb 8	Sunday	7:00 AM	Day Before the "Dreaded 9th of Feburary" Golden Gate Bridge to the Club	3.4k F@8:52 AM
March 22	Sunday	7:30 AM	Chrissy Field to SERC	Slack@5:41 AM 2.3k F@8:31 AM
April 19	Sunday	7:00 AM	Round Trip Alcatraz*	1.7 F@7:00 AM Slack@9:48 AM
May 30	Saturday	7:00 AM	Bay to Breakers	Slack@6:31 AM 3.8k E@9:41 AM
June 13	Saturday	7:00 AM	AT&T to SERC	Slack@4:56 AM 3.6k E@8:28 AM
June 21	Sunday	8:00 AM	Pt. Bonita to SERC	Slack@7:21 AM 4.2k F@10:27 AM
July 26	Sunday	7:00 AM	Candlestick Point to SERC	3.9k E@7:57 AM
Aug 23	Sunday	6:00 AM	AT&T to SERC	4.1k E@6:47 AM Slack@10:19 AM
Oct 25	Sunday	6:30 AM	Round Trip Alcatraz	Slack@8:16 AM 1.8k E@10:18 AM

Out-of-cove swims are open to SERC members only.

Guests may attend post-swim meals for a small fee.

Yellow caps required for all swims.

Swim briefings are usually held 30 minutes before the jump. See swim sign up sheet for actual briefing time.

Dates and times are subject to change. Look for notices on Club bulletin board and Club web site.

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