San Francisco 24 Hour Relay - Feb 2014

Mark your calendars-- Feb 8/9 2014 in Aquatic Park , San Francisco. Based on the relays discussed in "Wind Waves and Sunburn".. there will be a course set up in AP. Water temp should be about 50F. There will be a small entry fee( $25 a person) to cover food and safety boats. Naps and couches available in the 'day room".Bring your sleeping bag and ear plugs.. think 'sleep over camp'
This is purely for fun. It's mostly sorted in my head but we will need some volunteers for tracking and cooking and piloting. Teams of 4 or more are advised. More details to come but if you are in the area or planning a vacation in SF...
This is purely for fun. It's mostly sorted in my head but we will need some volunteers for tracking and cooking and piloting. Teams of 4 or more are advised. More details to come but if you are in the area or planning a vacation in SF...
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We actually have about 10 people already interested!
This is gonna be fun. (?)
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Does anyone want to do a side-relay of making and eating breakfast meats? I could probably do a 24-hr sausage egg & cheese.
I don't wear a wetsuit; it gives the ocean a sporting chance.
@NatalieSwims.. go ahead! Thanks.
Registration will most likely be by old fashioned email... and payment by old fashioned check. :-* . I am going to close registration Jan 31 2014.
Thanks so much for your interest.
No, not to share but one wetsuited PERSON per team.
So.. I guess technically it's not a true marathon swim.
Just looking to see how much fun we can have and to encourage as many people as possible.
Any time limit per leg of the relay?
"I never met a shark I didn't like"
@suziedods Do you have any provision for matching up wayward East Coast swimmers who might arrive without a team with other swimmers who might be cruising solo? Maybe I can convince @gregoc and @kotjmf to join me in a cross-country swimming road trip? Any other Nahant Knuckleheads on the forum want to join in and make a team?
Stop me if you've heard this one...
A grasshopper walks into a bar...
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I asked "permission" from the husband last night. He gave his blessing, but I may have neglected to tell him it might be a little chilly. :-)
This sounds like a lot of fun!
I am most likely also going to have a mandatory meeting the night before.. gosh .. it happens to coincide with Happy Hour, how odd is that?... to go over details, sign waivers, match up people for teams, etc etc.
AND ... am working on getting a discount at the Argonaut Hotel which is right across the street....
Stay tuned!
We're all just carbon, water, starlight, oxygen and dreams
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Have Fun!
"I never met a shark I didn't like"
I am making it a short one due to the temperature. Most people , with a leeetle bit of conditioning can swim that far in 50 degree water.
Yes, 6 would be easier.... do you really want it to be easier?
Ha! Will be cheering you folks on from the comfort of my Laz-E-Boy in front of a warm fire.
"I never met a shark I didn't like"
Ya gotta think big....
Glad you'll be with us
Maybe @jbirrd would be up to joining me over in the Atlantic provided the water is not below 40, unless she wants to do an ice swim.
@rosemarymint Maybe you can set up a Skype team? I'll bring my laptop so you can Skype yourself into the sauna to warm up after you swim.
I don't wear a wetsuit; it gives the ocean a sporting chance.
Deadline to register( ie send me a check:)) is Jan 20. That will give me time to match up teamless people and sort out food ( VERY IMPORTANT). Questions? Please pm me or email me. Many thanks for the support and positive response.
@malinika? Skypeing in sauna???That's soooo Dolphin Club:)
This will allow up to start promptly at 9 am Sat Feb 8... and swim through 9 am Sun Feb 9. Afterwards... breakfast!!
Registration... the princely sum of $25 ( check payable to me) must be received by Jan 20.
A full accounting of funds will be made available and anything left over will be donated to the SERC building fund.
A minimum of 4 people per team , for fun and safety's sake. Maximum of 12.
Limiting the total number of participants to 75 ( I know I said 50 but what's 25 more?)
An "aide de camp" is HIGHLY encouraged.
We will have at least one kayaker/zodiac on the water at all times.
There will be food, drinks available 24/7.
The handball court will be available for napping and we can provide some blankets but sleeping bags and ear plugs strongly encourage.
NO official swimmers under 18. Sorry. ONE wetsuited person per team, in the spirit of inclusiveness.
If you are coming from out of town and need a place to crash Friday night, email me and I will see what I can do.
NO JOY on the Argonaut discount
Best place to contact me is here or my personal email as well.
Phew... does that help?
Very exciting for me to see so many nutters interested!
We're all just carbon, water, starlight, oxygen and dreams
I am sure there is a site someplace ( NOAA?) that you can see the fluctuations.
I am sure there will be feedback after the Feb "do"!
"I never met a shark I didn't like"
Especially for those coming from out of town or those daunted by the THOUGHT of the cold, it's a nice safety blanket.
Hopefully by the end of the 24 hours.. they will have gained enough confidence to do one lap with out a wetsuit.
Besides, if you are in a wetsuit, your teammates are going to make you swim more.
It's your choice
I've tried water in low 50's and don't like it, @ChickenOSea, no thanks.
We're all just carbon, water, starlight, oxygen and dreams
We are going global!
If you have your own "blinky lights" please bring those trying to buy as little as possible and make this as "green" as possible.
I have the first check so at least ONE person will be there
Do "inbox' or email me if you have questions. There is a possibility that I am going to get a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn so let me know if that will help you.
If you are desperate, I am sure we can farm you out to someone on Friday Feb 7.
Thank you Iana P of Berkeley CA.
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