Columbia Crossing Swim
- Date Sat 7th September 2024
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Pasco, Washington
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Columbia Crossing Swim on Saturday, September 7, 2024! This exciting event takes place in Pasco, Franklin, where participants will tackle an impressive 1.5-mile open water swim across the stunning Columbia River. Swimmers will launch from Chiawana Park and navigate the river's currents, finishing at the Edison Street boat ramp in Kennewick. The mass start promises a thrilling atmosphere, with water temperatures expected around a comfortable 70°F.
With safety as a priority, Columbia Basin Dive Rescue will oversee water safety and traffic control, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. Participants can register online until August 22, 2024, and there will also be race day registration until 8:30 AM. Don't miss your chance to compete for awards for the top overall male and female swimmers, as well as for the top three in each 10-year age group. Join us for a day of fun, competition, and community spirit—all while supporting the invaluable services provided by the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue.
With safety as a priority, Columbia Basin Dive Rescue will oversee water safety and traffic control, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants. Participants can register online until August 22, 2024, and there will also be race day registration until 8:30 AM. Don't miss your chance to compete for awards for the top overall male and female swimmers, as well as for the top three in each 10-year age group. Join us for a day of fun, competition, and community spirit—all while supporting the invaluable services provided by the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue.
Organiser's Description
RACE FORMAT: 1.5 mile Open Water Swim
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1.5 mile swim across the Columbia River, starting at Chiawana Park in Pasco, WA and finishing at the Edison Street boat ramp in Kennewick, WA. Swimmers enter the Columbia River at the boat dock at Chiawana Park and swim across the river, upstream of the island and channel marker, then slightly downstream to exit at Edison Street boat ramp. Swim will be a mass-start and water temperature is expected to be ~70F. Wetsuits and swim buoys (no pool toys, please) are permitted. Fins, paddles, etc. are not permitted. Water safety/traffic control will be provided by Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR), as well as volunteer paddlers (kayak and paddle board).
RACE FEE - $20 (All race proceeds will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
AWARDS: Top Overall men and women, along with top 3 in each 10-year age group.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To be pre-registered for the Columbia Crossing, you must enter by August 22nd, 2024. Registration will also be available on race day (Sept 7) until 8:30am.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life's uncertainties but there are no refunds. Entries are not transferrable to another race or to the team competition. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
7:00 am Race Check-In starts
8:30 am Mandatory pre-race meeting
9:00 am Race start
10:30 pm Course closes
SAFETY: For safety reasons, we will pull you from the swim if you have not passed the channel marker by 1 hour on the race clock, or at the discretion of Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR).
CLOTHING OPTION: A short-sleeve classic SWIM t-shirt is available for an additional $20 for pre-registered swimmers only. Shirts will not be available to purchase on day of the swim. All proceeds from sales of t-shirts will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
QUESTIONS: Please contact James Devere at [email protected] with any race questions.
VOLUNTEERS: We need lots of volunteers, including paddlers (kayak and paddle board). If you can help or know someone that can help at this event, please contact James Devere at [email protected].
COLUMBIA BASIN DIVE RESCUE (CBDR) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer agency that provides water rescue and recovery services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency service agencies throughout a five county area. CBDR's service area encompasses more than 4,000 square miles of rivers, canals, ponds, reservoirs, and streams.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1.5 mile swim across the Columbia River, starting at Chiawana Park in Pasco, WA and finishing at the Edison Street boat ramp in Kennewick, WA. Swimmers enter the Columbia River at the boat dock at Chiawana Park and swim across the river, upstream of the island and channel marker, then slightly downstream to exit at Edison Street boat ramp. Swim will be a mass-start and water temperature is expected to be ~70F. Wetsuits and swim buoys (no pool toys, please) are permitted. Fins, paddles, etc. are not permitted. Water safety/traffic control will be provided by Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR), as well as volunteer paddlers (kayak and paddle board).
RACE FEE - $20 (All race proceeds will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
AWARDS: Top Overall men and women, along with top 3 in each 10-year age group.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To be pre-registered for the Columbia Crossing, you must enter by August 22nd, 2024. Registration will also be available on race day (Sept 7) until 8:30am.
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: We sympathize with life's uncertainties but there are no refunds. Entries are not transferrable to another race or to the team competition. Please, please, please plan accordingly.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: On race day, arrive early and be prepared for the following:
7:00 am Race Check-In starts
8:30 am Mandatory pre-race meeting
9:00 am Race start
10:30 pm Course closes
SAFETY: For safety reasons, we will pull you from the swim if you have not passed the channel marker by 1 hour on the race clock, or at the discretion of Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR).
CLOTHING OPTION: A short-sleeve classic SWIM t-shirt is available for an additional $20 for pre-registered swimmers only. Shirts will not be available to purchase on day of the swim. All proceeds from sales of t-shirts will be donated to the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue (CBDR)
QUESTIONS: Please contact James Devere at [email protected] with any race questions.
VOLUNTEERS: We need lots of volunteers, including paddlers (kayak and paddle board). If you can help or know someone that can help at this event, please contact James Devere at [email protected].
COLUMBIA BASIN DIVE RESCUE (CBDR) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer agency that provides water rescue and recovery services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to law enforcement, fire, and other emergency service agencies throughout a five county area. CBDR's service area encompasses more than 4,000 square miles of rivers, canals, ponds, reservoirs, and streams.
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