31st Annual DAM Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim: USMS

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Registration Schedule

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1 & 2 Mile Open Water Event

US Masters Swimming Members (adults) register here for DAM's Lake Berryessa Swim
USA Swimming Members (youth) go to this link for DAM's Lake Berryessa Swim

DAM's Annual Lake Berryessa Swim is one of the longest running open water swim events in America. Begun in 1981 as a friendly lake swim, this event now attracts over 500 swimmers each year to the Oak Shores campground on the shores of Lake Berryessa.  

Race Director: Patricia Price berryessa@damfast.org

Location: Oak Shores Day Use Area, 5550 Knoxville Road, Napa, CA.  Directions.

Events: 

US Masters Swimming 1 mile, 2 mile, 1 mile (Category 2-wetsuits), 2 mile (Category 2-wetsuits) - USMS Sanction #383-W003: this event will be governed by USMS Open Water Rules

USA Swimming 500 yard (age 8-10 only), 1 mile (age groups 11-12, 13-14, 15-18), 2 mile (age groups 13-14, 15-18): this event will be governed by USA Swimming Open Water Rules

Entry Fees:*
2-­Mile Swim Only, Masters Category 1 $40.00
1-­Mile Swim Only, Masters Category 1 $40.00
Combined 2-­Mile + 1-­Mile, Masters Category 1 $65.00
2-­Mile Swim Only, Masters Category 2 $40.00
1-­Mile SwimOnly, Masters Category 2 $40.00
Combined 2-­Mile + 1­-Mile, Masters Category 2 $65.00
500 yard swim, USA-­S 8-­10 yrs only $25.00
1-­Mile Swim, USA-­S 11-­12 yrs $25.00
1-­Mile Swim, USA-­S 13-­14 yrs $25.00
1-­Mile Swim, USA-­S 15-­18 yrs $25.00
2-­Mile Swim, USA-­S 13-14 yrs $25.00
2-­Mile Swim, USA-­S 15-­18 yrs $25.00

*Prices apply only if entry is completed online by 11:59pm Thursday, May 30, 2013 OR if mail-in registration is postmarked by Thursday, May 16, 2013. Race day entries have higher fees.
All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Online entry is paid by credit card to "ClubAssistant.com Events."

Course: Lake Berryessa is a freshwater lake managed by the US Department of Reclamation. One and two mile courses are marked by buoys at 100 yard intervals. Anticipated water temperature is 65-70 degrees.

Swim Procedure: - Deep water starts - RFID - Chip timing - No individual escorts or special equipment - Safety craft consists of nonmotorized boats with evacuation support from motorized boats.
First wave starts at 9:15am
Last wave starts at 11:55am
Cutoff times:
For 2 mile events, 2 hours after wave start or 12:00pm, whichever is earlier.
For 1 mile events, 1 hour after wave start or 12:55, whichever is earlier.

Check-in: Race day registration and check-in begins at 7:30am. Registration/check-in for the 500 yd and 2 mile events closes at 8:45am and at 10:30am for the 1 mile events.

Awards: Commemorative awards to the top three finishers in all Category 1 events in each age and gender group. Special awards to the first male and female overall in 1 mile, 2 mile, 1+2 mile, and Category 2.

Custom Merchandise: Commemorative merchandise may be purchased during race entry. Limited quantity of merchandise will be available for purchase on Race Day.

Post Swim Picnic:  Lunches should be pre-ordered to guarantee availability. Picnic tables, BBQ grills, and restroom facilities are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Sandwiches (Lunches should be pre-ordered to guarantee availability):*
Roast beef & cheddar sandwich   $10.00
Roast turkey & Monterey jack sandwich   $10.00
Veggie & provolone sandwich   $10

Event T-Shirts:*
Men's T-Shirt Small-XL   $15.00
Men's T-Shirt 2XL   $16.00
Women's T-Shirt Small-Large   $15.00
Kid's T-Shirt Small-Medium   $15.00

Other Stuff:*
Pub glass   $10.00

*Prices apply only if entry is completed online by 11:59pm Thursday, May 30, 2013 OR if mail-in registration is postmarked by Thursday, May 16, 2013.  Race day entries have higher fees.
Prices include sales tax for merchandise and food.
All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.  
Online entry is paid by credit card to "ClubAssistant.com Events."

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "DAVIS AQUATIC MASTERS."