Fat Salmon Open Water Swim
Course Information
RACE COURSEThe 3.2-mile race and the 1.2-mile race will overlap over the same course (see map below). 3.2-MILE SWIM — in-water start The Fat Salmon 3.2-mile race will start on the West Side of Lake Washington, at a Public Park (Day Street Boat Ramp) Located under the I-90 Bridge Span. The three mile race will follow a straight shot north from the I-90 Bridge approximately parallel to the west Lake Washington shoreline to Madison Park Beach. Individuals who cannot swim 3.2 miles in under 2 hours should not participate in the three mile swim, but should consider the 1 mile swim instead. You can read more about TIME GUIDELINES on our SAFETY page. 1.2-MILE SWIM — in-water start The Fat Salmon 1.2-mile race will start at Denny Blaine Park off of Lake Washington Blvd. (Start time will be decided by race officials depending on progress of 3 Mile Swimmers). The one-mile race will follow a straight shot north from the Park approximately parallel to the west Lake Washington shoreline to Madison Park Beach. |
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GENERAL INFOOne lead boat will stay in the front of the lead swimmers and there will be one boat staying behind or towards the back of the pack of swimmers. Be aware that the race course passes several boat marinas along the way. Look around at boat traffic. This early in the morning, there may not be many boats, but keep your head up to look around every approximately fifteen seconds to look around. Furthermore, if you see another swimmer in distress or one of the official boats, kayaks or lifeguards stops you, obey their command, as they may see boat traffic or other problem before you do. As athletes approach the finish area and are swimming the last one tenth of a mile parallel to the Madison Park Beach, they must swim on the outside of the wood pilings and floating diving board dock and then after passing the dock, they turn left and angle back towards the finish line on shore. The finish line is just up the steps, on the grass, on the North side of Madison Park Beach. DRIVING DIRECTIONSto Madison Park, please go to our FAQ page |
