The 15th Annual Long Bridge Swim
Saturday, August 1, 2009

The Northwest's Premier
Open Water Swimming Event
Sandpoint, Idaho

A 1.76-mile swim in 65-70 degree water (usually the temperature is between 68-70 degrees)
from the south end of the Long Bridge to the north.
2.5 hour time limit for swim.

 Great spectator viewing along the entire course. Bring friends and cameras!
Spend a weekend of fun in Sandpoint! Call (800) 800-2106 for lodging reservations or reserve online.

Take the Challenge, Take the Plunge!

Register by mail.
Online registration.
Go to FAQs.

DATE: Saturday, August 1, 2009

Swimmers may begin CHECK-IN by 6:30 a.m.

Check-In will close at 7:55 AM, and anyone not completely checked in by that time will not be allowed to swim this year.

All swimmers under 18 must have parent or guardian present to sign Liability Release.

SAFETY MEETING: 8:00 a.m. This is Mandatory!

SWIM START: 9:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Park at the north end of the Long Bridge in the lot next to the Conoco station. We will shuttle all swimmers to the south end of the bridge where the swim starts. When you finish at Dog Beach your car will be waiting for you.

SAFETY: Safety is our No. 1 priority. Qualified safety personnel have the authority to pull any swimmer for safety reasons. For warmth, speed and buoyancy, wet suits are recommended , but not required. The swim will proceed in all but lightning and severe wind and cold. Participants wearing fins will not qualify for "speed" awards. Refunds will not be given if canceled due to weather or any other reason.

Don't want to swim?

Join in the fun as a volunteer!
REGISTRATION: Register online. Or print out and mail our form. Early registration fee is $16. Regular registration fee is $20. Late registration is $25 (no guarantee of T-shirt for late registrants).

Stick around after the swim! Swimmers and the volunteers will enjoy food, music, prizes and drawings. Prizes will not be of great material value. The real prize is the satisfaction of participating in the healthful, and somewhat crazy, activity of swimming all the way across Lake Pend Oreille.

For more information, contact Jim Zuberbuhler at jzuberbuhler@earthlink.net, or Karen, by calling 208-265-2615 or emailing her.

 

 

Links

Online registration.

Mail-in registration form.

Back to the Long Bridge Swim home page.

List of sponsors.

For more information on Sandpoint or northern Idaho, visit Sandpoint Online.

Get lodging information on Sandpoint Online.

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