Mile Buoy Swim 2017
A fundraiser for Monterey Marathon Swimmers
JULY 8, 2017
Join the Monterey Bay Swimming Association & Friends for this rare opportunity to swim from the iconic Santa Cruz Mile Buoy.
The distance of this treasured swim is approximately 3 Kilometers.
What: A fun, non-competitive swim among friends
When: July 8, 2017 9:00AM to 1PM
Where: Cowell Beach
Plan: Meet at 9:00, Safety Talk 9:15, Load Boat 9:30, Jump 10:00 (fog permitting)
Distance: About 3 Kilometers
FOG COULD CAUSE A DELAYED START - ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME IN YOUR DAY!
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
JULY 8, 2017
Join the Monterey Bay Swimming Association & Friends for this rare opportunity to swim from the iconic Santa Cruz Mile Buoy.
The distance of this treasured swim is approximately 3 Kilometers.
What: A fun, non-competitive swim among friends
When: July 8, 2017 9:00AM to 1PM
Where: Cowell Beach
Plan: Meet at 9:00, Safety Talk 9:15, Load Boat 9:30, Jump 10:00 (fog permitting)
Distance: About 3 Kilometers
FOG COULD CAUSE A DELAYED START - ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME IN YOUR DAY!
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
2017 Swim Applications
If you are planning a swim across the Monterey Bay (solo or relay), start by sending MBSA your Intent to Swim.
Once received, the MBSA will contact you and answer questions to help you plan your swim (which includes filling out a 2017 solo swim application or 2017 relay swim application).
Once received, the MBSA will contact you and answer questions to help you plan your swim (which includes filling out a 2017 solo swim application or 2017 relay swim application).
WHAT'S NEWSEA OTTER 6 - South End Rowing Club 2016
September 11, 2016, a group of adventurous women from the South End Rowing Club completed a trans-Monterey Bay Relay swim wearing nothing but a single swim cap and goggles. The team, known as the Otters, included Asha Allen, Jane Mason, Becky Margulies, Jessica Moll, Leeann Borton, and Joy Hollenback. They swam from Cowell Beach Santa Cruz to Lovers Beach Monterey (24 miles) in 12:41:00. This was the first RELAY team to complete this swim entirely NAKED. 
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Angel More 20K Wharf to Wharf to Wharf Swim
On September 29 , 2016 13 year old Angel More completed a 20K swim from Capitola to Santa Cruz and Back. She started at the Capitola Wharf, swam 2 miles south (directly out to sea) then west toward Santa Cruz. After rounding the Santa Cruz Wharf and swimming to Cowell Beach, Angel did a U-turn and swam in reverse back to Capitola Beach. She completed the first 10K in 3:25 and finished in a time of 8 hours, 19 minutes. 
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