Pier-to-Pier Swim
Santa Cruz Pier to Pier Swim
A challenging 6.2 mile (10K) deep water swim for experienced open water swimmers
August 20th (tentative date - check back for updates)
Monterey Bay Swimming Association is hosting a 6.2 mile swim from the Capitola Wharf to 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 6.2 mile (10K) cold water swim
When: August 20 7:00 am check in, 8:00 am swim (fog allowing)
Where: Capitola Beach, West of the Wharf
Distance: 6.2 miles
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 2 cutoffs. You must reach the first turn (2 miles) within 90 minutes. You must reach the last turn (5.5 miles) within 5 hours.
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.
More information about parking, shuttling cars, kayak drop off, etc. will be available closer to the event.
Limited to TBD swimmers
Registration Coming Soon
A challenging 6.2 mile (10K) deep water swim for experienced open water swimmers
August 20th (tentative date - check back for updates)
Monterey Bay Swimming Association is hosting a 6.2 mile swim from the Capitola Wharf to 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 6.2 mile (10K) cold water swim
When: August 20 7:00 am check in, 8:00 am swim (fog allowing)
Where: Capitola Beach, West of the Wharf
Distance: 6.2 miles
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 2 cutoffs. You must reach the first turn (2 miles) within 90 minutes. You must reach the last turn (5.5 miles) within 5 hours.
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.
More information about parking, shuttling cars, kayak drop off, etc. will be available closer to the event.
Limited to TBD swimmers
Registration Coming Soon
