All Updates
Swim Clinics Start Saturday!
June 3, 2013
Here we are in June already which means the Aqua Sphere Open Water Swim Clinics are starting! The clinics are at Gyro Beach in Kelowna and start promptly at 7am. Please be there no later 6:45am to get signed in. Note: You must be registered for the 2o13 Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim to…
View UpdateFerry Cancellation! We Need Your Help
May 25, 2013
Unfortunately, one of our ferries has had to back out and will not be able to ferry swimmers this year. As a result, we need 73 swimmers who chose a ferry to switch to taking a bus. If you switch, our good friends at Moksha Yoga will give you a FREE YOGA CLASS! That's right!…
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Our Towels Win an International Design Award
May 22, 2013
Our fabulous towels won a silver award for design at the Summit Creative Awards! Congrats to Phred Martin at Splash Design for winning the silver. Phred also won a gold for his design for the OMSC Lake Monsters logo.
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Partnership with Moksha Yoga Kelowna
May 9, 2013
We are excited to announce our partnership with Moksha Yoga Kelowna! Moksha Yoga Kelowna are huge supporters of our event and our Learn to Swim program. Now you can experience the benefits of yoga for swimmers! Staying flexible yet strong is very important for swimmers, in the shoulders, core, hips and ankles. We have some great…
View UpdateNominations for Jan Morrow Award
May 5, 2013
We are now accepting nominations for this year's Jan Morrow award until July 1st. Know someone who has been an inspiration to the swim community? Send your nomination to: racedirector@acrossthelakeswim.com. Information about the award can be found here.
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White Rock Wetsuit Winner!
May 1, 2013
Congratulations to Karen McCreath who won the free wetsuit from Aqua Sphere! Karen was automatically entered to win when she registered for the swim. Congratulations Karen!
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The Reason We Put on this Event
April 10, 2013
Of the approx 750 children who will drown next year, 375 will do so within 25 yrds of an adult. Our Learn to Swim Program sends over 1700 3rd graders for free swimming lessons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D6DND1k5ng
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Cancer Survivor Chooses Our Event
March 29, 2013
Jane Richardson, a breast cancer survivor, has chosen our event to challenge herself to swim across Okanagan Lake in Kelowna and to raise funds for the battle against cancer. Follow Jane as she trains by visiting her blog: http://janeacrrossthelakeswim.wordpress.com/
View UpdateNew Facebook Page
January 29, 2013
Things are starting to ramp up for this year's 65th Anniversary swim! Our new Facebook page is now live: http://www.facebook.com/acrossthelakeswimkelowna
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