2011 Fat Salmon Open Water Swim – 1.2 & 3.2 Mile Events

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Registration Schedule

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**2012 Registration is NOT available yet.**

**All other info on this page is from 2011**

We reached our limit of 350 swimmers in record time on 5/14
There will NOT be any day-of-race entries for no-shows.
Do you kayak? Volunteer instead?  Contact Fat Salmon

Lake Washington, Seattle, WA
Hosted by: Green Lake Aqua Ducks (GLAD)
Sanctioned by: Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers, Inc.
for USMS - Sanction No. 361-OW02

EVENT: The 12th Fat Salmon Open Water Swim!

The 1.2-mile and 3.2-mile open water swims return once again to beautiful Lake Washington.

The event has filled to capacity four years in a row, well before July, so be sure to register EARLY!

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE:  Saturday, July 23, 2011

MADISON PARK
 - 6:15 - 7:15 AM: Check-in for both races
 - 7:30 AM: MANDATORY Pre-Race Meeting for ALL swimmers
 - 7:45 AM: 3.2 mile swimmers carpool to Day Street Boat Ramp. 1.2 mile swimmers can relax for a while, and then walk or carpool to Denny Blaine Park.

DAY STREET BOAT RAMP
 - 8:30 AM: Estimated start of 3.2-mile race

DENNY BLAINE PARK
 - 9:15 AM: Estimated start of 1.2-mile race

LOCATION: The event runs between the I-90 and 520 floating bridges along Seattle’s Lake Washington waterfront. The 3.2 Mile Race starts at Day Street Boat Ramp at the west end of the I-90 Bridge span, and ends at Madison Park in Seattle (E. Madison St. & E. Howe St). The 1.2 Mile Race starts at Denny Blaine Park, 200 Lake Washington Blvd. E, and also ends at Madison Park. Pre-race check-In at Madison Park where both races end. Swimmers are responsible for transportation from the registration area to the race starts. Parking at both start areas is extremely limited; carpooling is encouraged.  See RACE MAP.

SAFETY: The course will be marked with large buoys every 1/2 mile. Motor boats, kayaks and lifeguards will be located along the course. Swimmers must wear the swim caps furnished at check-in. A MANDATORY safety meeting will be held before the event start.  Friends and family who are not registered for this event cannot swim along with you.  We must maintain a certain swimmer to boat ratio to keep our permit AND to keep you safe.  Be prepared for cold water.

Read about TIME GUIDELINES for this event on our website.

RULES: Current USMS rules will govern this event. The use of neoprene wet suits or other nonporous attire is allowed. Fins, pull buoys, snorkels, MP3 players are NOT allowed.

There will be NO day-of-race registration and NO filling of no-show slots.  In addition, there will be NO SWIMMING if you have not checked in ON TIME and attended the pre-race safety meeting.

AWARDS: A whole salmon will be awarded to the fastest male and female swimmers in both the wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions of the 3.2-Mile Race. For the 1.2-Mile Race one-half of a salmon will be awarded to the fastest male and female swimmers in both divisions. Ribbons will be available for the top three finishers in all 5-yr age groups, in both divisions.

ELIGIBILITY: Swimmers must be 18 years of age as of July 23, 2011 and:
 - Currently registered with USMS or Canadian Masters, or…
 - Pay an additional $20 “One-Event USMS Registration” fee.

Online Entry Only - FEES:
$45.00 – Early entry before July 1
$55.00 – July 1 thru July 19
$20.00 – "One-Event" USMS registration (as needed, see eligibility)

REGISTRATION CLOSES at 11:59pm PDT, July 19th or sooner if race is FULL.  

A note about that USMS "One-Event" Fee… Your $20 lets you participate in this USMS-sanctioned event. For $22 more, enjoy a full-year USMS membership including access to pool meets, clinics, coaches, open water swims and magazine subscription. Contact PNA registrar Arni Litt PNARegistrar@usms.org for more info or to join.

IMPORTANT LINKS:  Fat Salmon FAQ PAGE, Time Guidelines & Safety Info, Check water temp at Madison Beach

Volunteers, Kayakers & Motor Boats Needed!   

Still have questions?  Contact Liz Rosen, Race Director
via email: fatsalmonswim@gmail.com or phone: 206.973.9075 (between 5-8 pm, please)

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "FAT SALMON SWIM."