Competition
1 & 2 Mile Open Water Event
USA Swimming Members (youth) register here for DAM's Lake Berryessa Swim
US Masters Swimming Members (adults ) 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:
Masters 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), USA Swimming Sanction Pending: 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."