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The Kelowna Apple Triathlon Needs Your Help
June 23, 2009
On June 27th (10am-3pm) the Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon is doing a car wash to raise funds. They receive a government grant for every volunteer and they need your support! The washes are at the following locations: Petro-Canada at 97 & Leathead, Petro-Canada on Hwy 33 and the Mohawk station in West Kelowna. If you…
View UpdateTime Trial Results Now Available
June 20, 2009
After, ahem, a short delay, we're pleased to announce the Gyro Swim Loop Time Trial results are now online. Click here to view.
View UpdateWetsuit Demo Day at Gyro Swim Loop
June 19, 2009
Mark your calendars... Saturday, July 4th 7-10 am Fresh Air will be at the Gyro Swim Loop along with Blue Seventy Wetsuits and a few other suppliers to demo wetsuits, goggles and other swim products. Come and take that wetsuit you've been checking out for a spin around the loop.
View UpdateHurry! Early Bird Registration Pricing Ends June 27th!
June 18, 2009
So who doesn't like to save a buck here and there? I don't see any raised hands so you'll want to take advantage of our bargain early bird registration pricing of $45. Thing is, it ends on June 27th, then the price raises to $55 - and we can't guarantee you'll get a shirt (although…
View UpdateFirst Ever Gyro Loop Time Trial a Success!
June 13, 2009
Swimmers of all levels pitted themselves against the clock this morning and swam the 800m Gyro Loop. The water was calm, clear and a scorching 18 degrees. The fastest time of 11:03:48 was posted by Mike Stamhuis. This is the current loop record! The Gyro Loop Time Trials are a weekly event held every Saturday…
View UpdateThermometer at the Gyro Loop
June 13, 2009
We've attached a thermometer to the first marker (0 metre) so you can get an accurate water temperature. Look below the marker, it's attached to the chain. If it's not there, it's been stolen! The water is warmer than you think!
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The Okanagan Princess "Ferry" is now available!
June 12, 2009
The Okanagan Princess is a new luxury houseboat that we have been able to secure to both transport swimmers from City Park to the Old Ferry Dock, as well as to allow a limited number of spectators to enjoy the race from a moving "poolside" grandstand. We have offered this service in an attempt to…
View UpdateThe Okanagan Princess “Ferry” is now available!
June 12, 2009
The Okanagan Princess is a new luxury houseboat that we have been able to secure to both transport swimmers from City Park to the Old Ferry Dock, as well as to allow a limited number of spectators to enjoy the race from a moving "poolside" grandstand. We have offered this service in an attempt to…
View UpdateGyro Loop Time Trials
June 9, 2009
Starting Saturday June 13, 7-8 AM come to the Gyro Swim Loop for an all-out, 800m open water pursuit! Sign up on the beach at 6:45am. Cost is $3 for a timed loop, or two for $5. Race starts at 7 AM sharp, and swimmers leave every 10 or 15 sec depending on numbers, and…
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