Pier-to-Pier Swim
Santa Cruz Pier to Pier Swim
A challenging 6.2+ mile deep water swim for experienced open water swimmers
(NO WETSUITS, FINS, HAND PADDLES, OR OTHER ASSISTIVE EQUIP)
This swim begins at the Capitola Wharf and ends at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Space is limited so if you are interested, line up your mandatory safety paddler now and sign up for this event.
What: A challenging offshore swim that can swim between 6.2 and 7 miles.
When: Congratulations to all 2018 Swimmers. See you again next year.
Where: Capitola Beach, Beach in front of the Bathrooms (SE side of the beach)
Distance: 6.2 to 7 miles (depending on conditions and how well you navigate)
Course: Start Capitola Beach, swim S 2 miles, swim WNW 3.7 miles (to the Santa Cruz Wharf), swim N .5 miles to Cowell Beach (west of the Santa Cruz Wharf).
THIS IS A DEEP WATER OFF-SHORE SWIM FOR EXPERIENCED COLD WATER MARATHON SWIMMERS.
This swim has a 5 hour cutoff time limit. Wetsuits, hands paddles, pull buoys, and fins are NOT permitted.
ALL SWIMMERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN SAFETY PADDLERS. Paddlers must carry a compass and/or GPS. Kayakers must wear a coast guard approved PFD (life vest) at all times. SUP Paddlers, it is suggested you wear a leash.
More information about parking, shuttling cars, kayak drop off, etc. will be available closer to the event.
Limited to 20 swimmers
Registration: Closed
2016 Results
2018 Results
For Pier to Pier race results between 1996 and 2005, go here.
Note: Monterey Bay Swimming Association is currently reviewing results for Pier to Pier swims prior to 1996 and from 2006 to 2015 and 2016. Verified swim will be updated soon.
A challenging 6.2+ mile deep water swim for experienced open water swimmers
(NO WETSUITS, FINS, HAND PADDLES, OR OTHER ASSISTIVE EQUIP)
This swim begins at the Capitola Wharf and ends at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Space is limited so if you are interested, line up your mandatory safety paddler now and sign up for this event.
What: A challenging offshore swim that can swim between 6.2 and 7 miles.
When: Congratulations to all 2018 Swimmers. See you again next year.
Where: Capitola Beach, Beach in front of the Bathrooms (SE side of the beach)
Distance: 6.2 to 7 miles (depending on conditions and how well you navigate)
Course: Start Capitola Beach, swim S 2 miles, swim WNW 3.7 miles (to the Santa Cruz Wharf), swim N .5 miles to Cowell Beach (west of the Santa Cruz Wharf).
THIS IS A DEEP WATER OFF-SHORE SWIM FOR EXPERIENCED COLD WATER MARATHON SWIMMERS.
This swim has a 5 hour cutoff time limit. Wetsuits, hands paddles, pull buoys, and fins are NOT permitted.
ALL SWIMMERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN SAFETY PADDLERS. Paddlers must carry a compass and/or GPS. Kayakers must wear a coast guard approved PFD (life vest) at all times. SUP Paddlers, it is suggested you wear a leash.
More information about parking, shuttling cars, kayak drop off, etc. will be available closer to the event.
Limited to 20 swimmers
Registration: Closed
2016 Results
2018 Results
For Pier to Pier race results between 1996 and 2005, go here.
Note: Monterey Bay Swimming Association is currently reviewing results for Pier to Pier swims prior to 1996 and from 2006 to 2015 and 2016. Verified swim will be updated soon.