Did this today, had a blast, and didn't hurt myself too badly Super well organized given there were more than double the number of swimmers in the water as any previous year. Definitely worthwhile to map out the bridges beforehand as a mental course reference, as they are NOT evenly spaced!
Wish I would have met you there, @evmo. Having swum this event in 2012, I was kayaking Sunday for a friend and had a great day.
I agree with you about mapping the bridges. However, that 4-mile bridge-less span from Swan Island to the railroad bridge near the end is a BEAST! You can see it, but it NEVER gets closer.
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I think I may just have to make this my first "more than 10K" swim next year!
Did this today, had a blast, and didn't hurt myself too badly
Super well organized given there were more than double the number of swimmers in the water as any previous year. Definitely worthwhile to map out the bridges beforehand as a mental course reference, as they are NOT evenly spaced!
Here's a local news segment that aired yesterday:
https://www.kgw.com/video/entertainment/events/drew-carney/bridge-swim-dips-into-the-willamette-sunday/283-8181477
Wish I would have met you there, @evmo. Having swum this event in 2012, I was kayaking Sunday for a friend and had a great day.
I agree with you about mapping the bridges. However, that 4-mile bridge-less span from Swan Island to the railroad bridge near the end is a BEAST! You can see it, but it NEVER gets closer.
okay...finally got the edit done...
Portland Bridge Swim 2018