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First 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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The New Gyro Swim Loop is Complete!
June 1, 2009
It is now official: the new buoys for the Gyro swim loop are up! GPS'd at exactly 800m the loop will be instrumental in training for the Across the Lake Swim, triathlons and other open water swims. These hardy souls braved the frigid waters to christen the loop on May 30th, 2009. At 13.5 C…
View UpdateOkanagan Lake Water Temp
May 24, 2009
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View UpdateNew! Current Water Temperature
May 24, 2009
Yes! We will be posting the current water temperature on an "almost" daily basis. The lake water is iceberg cold right now, but soon enough you'll be wanting to dive in and frolic about in the beautiful warm water. Who needs a trip to Maui? Just close your eyes and imagine... ah, the pineapples, the…
View UpdateWin a Blue Seventy Wetsuit!
May 20, 2009
You could win one of two brand new Blue Seventy wetsuits courtesy of Fresh Air (www.freshair.ca). On race day we will randomly select two winners who will walk (or swim) away with a new wet suit. You can't win unless you've signed up for the race, so be sure to register early as the race…
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