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Pier-to-Pier Swim

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Santa Cruz Pier to Pier Swim: Sunday September 18, 2022

A challenging 10K+ Open Water Swim for experienced open water swimmers
This swim begins at the Capitola Wharf and ends at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Space is limited.

When: September 18, 2022
Where: Capitola Beach to Cowell Beach
Distance: 10k

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 GPS. Kayakers must wear a coast guard approved PFD (life vest) at all times. Prone 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.

To register for the 2022 event, go here:

https://mbsap2p.bpt.me/

2016 Results
2018 Results
2019 Results
For Pier to Pier race results between 1996 and 2005, go here.



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