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When is the 2010 Race Registration Opening?
September 26, 2009
We've had several requests wondering when the registration will open for the 2010 Across the Lake Swim. Rest assured, we WILL be opening registration a lot earlier than in previous years. In fact, we hope to allow registrations as early as March(-ish), possibly sooner. Please check back here for updates. Next year's race will be…
View UpdateNext Year's Race Date Announced
September 11, 2009
Mark your calendars! July 17, 2010 is the date for the 62nd Annual Across the Lake Swim. Keep checking this site over the winter for all the latest race updates.
View UpdateNext Year’s Race Date Announced
September 11, 2009
Mark your calendars! July 17, 2010 is the date for the 62nd Annual Across the Lake Swim. Keep checking this site over the winter for all the latest race updates.
View UpdateNo More Time Trials
August 19, 2009
With the race season coming to an end, and the final weekends of August busy with the Apple Triathlon and Ironman Canada, it's time to start thinking of, dare I say it, Fall sports. As a result, there will be no more time trials until next year. Kudos to Pascal Sutherland for achieving the fastest…
View UpdateFree Open Water Swim Clinic & Demo Day this Saturday, Aug. 15th
August 10, 2009
Come to the Gyro Swim Loop this Saturday, August 15 starting at 7am (6:45am registration) for two special events! Fresh Air will be here for a wetsuit and goggles demo day. Come out and take a new wetsuit for a spin around the loop and test out some fancy new goggles. Also, our open water…
View UpdateFree Open Water Swim Clinic & Demo Day this Saturday, Aug. 15th
August 10, 2009
Come to the Gyro Swim Loop this Saturday, August 15 starting at 7am (6:45am registration) for two special events! Fresh Air will be here for a wetsuit and goggles demo day. Come out and take a new wetsuit for a spin around the loop and test out some fancy new goggles. Also, our open water…
View UpdateNo Time Trials This Saturday, August 8th
August 5, 2009
There will be no time trials this Saturday, August 8th as we're participating in the Rattlesnake Island Swim.
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Revised Swim Loop Due to Shallow Lake
August 4, 2009
The lake is very shallow this year, so some swimmers opt to return by swimming the outer loop again instead of swimming the 300m length parallel to the beach. We ask that these swimmers swim INSIDE the loop so as to avoid some nasty collisions. Tangled arms and headaches don't make for good swimming conditions.…
View UpdateTake Off Those Wetsuits!
August 4, 2009
The Apple Triathlon (www.appletriathlon.com) will most likely be a non-wetsuit swim again this year, so now's a good time to shed that skin and practice your wetsuit-less open water swimming. The Gyro Swim Loop is a perfect practice place as it's shallow all around the entire loop.
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