| Date: | 06/12/2010 | | Distance: | 28.5 M | | Check In Time: | See Time Line | | Start Time: | 7:25 AM | | Start Location: | Battery Park City - South Cove | | Finish Location: | Battery Park City - South Cove | | Field Size: | At least 25 solo swimmers and up to 18 relay teams
which may have 2, 4, or 6 members (24 Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) | | Awards: | Swimmers will be competing once again for a place on the Gallagher Cup, a beautifully crafted trophy from Tiffany's.
Male & Female Solo - Top 3 Overall
2 Person Relay - Top 1 Overall
4 Person Relay - Top 1 Overall
6 Person Relay - Top 1 Overall
Each successful swimmer & relay team will receive completion awards. | | Fees: | Solo Swimmer $1,650
2 Person Relay Team $1,850
4 Person Relay Team $1,950
6 Person Relay Team $2,100
Enrollment for solo swimmers and open relay teams is now closed. Fundraising and corporate relay team enrollment will open at 1:00 PM on February 1, 2010. It is possible that solo enrollment may reopen if we find it necessary to augment the waitlist.
| | Directions to Start: | South Cove is 1/2 Mile south of North Cove.
By Subway
Take the (R) to Rector Street or take the (4,5) to Bowling Green. Walk due west. Cross West Street into Battery Park City. Continue walking west to the Esplanade along the Hudson River and head north to the North Cove Yacht Harbor or south to South Cove.Please note that weekend disruptions to subway service are possible. Check www.mta.info for service advisories that may affect your trip.
By Bus
Take the M9, M10, or M22 to Battery Park City. Follow On Foot directions below.
On Foot
North Cove Yacht Harbor is located in Battery Park City, on South End Avenue between Two World Financial Center and the Hudson River, outside of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. Check In is adjacent to Pumpkin Park and NYC Police Memorial. South Cove, the start of the race, is located 1/2 mile south of North Cove.
By Ferry
Direct from the Lackawanna Terminal to the World Financial Center or Pier A. Information: (908) GO-FERRY.
| | Directions to Finish: | See "Directions to Start." | | Time Limit: | 9:30 hours | | Age Requirement: | 19 years and over (Younger swimmers may be accepted based on swimming experience). | | Experience Requirement: | If you have not completed a Qualifying Swim before your application is submitted, your application may be approved subject to the satisfactory completion of the Qualifying Swim before April 15, 2010.
Solo Swimmers
Qualifying Swim includes:
2008 or 2009 solo or 2-person relay finishers of the Manhattan Island Marathon swim, or
2008 or 2009 finisher of the Ederle Swim, or
2008 or 2009 finisher of the English Channel solo swim, or
2008 or 2009 finisher of the Catalina Channel solo swim, or
Observed open water swim that is 4 hours or longer in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder,
completed between May 23, 2009 and April 15, 2010, without
a wetsuit. (Please see details and requirements about qualifying swims under Policies/Qualifications.)
2-Person Relay Teams
Qualifying swim includes:
Solo MIMS Requirements above, or
2008 or 209 finisher of a 4-Person MIMS relay, or
Observed open water swim that is 2 hours and 30 minutes or longer in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder,
completed between May 23, 2009 and April 15, 2010, without
a wetsuit. (Please see details and requirements about qualifying swims under Policies/Qualifications.)
4-Person and 6-Person Open Relay Teams
Each person's Qualifying Swim should be done without a wetsuit and should include one of the following:
2-person MIMS Relay Team Member requirements above, or2008 or 2009 finisher of a 6-Person MIMS Relay, or
2008 or 2009 finisher of an open water swim race of at least 1500 meters in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder, or
2008 or 2009 finisher of a triathlon that includes a swim leg of at least 1500 meters in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder, or
2008 or 2009 finisher of a NYC Swim open water swim race of any length in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder, or
Observed open water swim that is 30 minutes or longer in a Prescribed Water Temperature or colder,
completed between May 23, 2009 and April 15, 2010. (Please see details and requirements about qualifying swims under Policies/Qualifications.)
Qualifying Swims: NYC Swim will rescind the acceptance of any solo applicant or relay team that fails to submit proof of completion of qualifying swim(s) by April 15, 2010. The complete application and all fees must be received by January 23, 2010. NYC Swim will not consider any incomplete applications for solo swimmers or relay teams that do not include payment in full of the entry fee. Applicants who have their acceptances rescinded will receive a refund of all fees they have paid, excluding the $100 processing fee. | | Predicted Water Conditions: | Seasonal Temperature 64/67°F (17/19°C). There can be a substantial amount of chop in the water from wind, tide action, and boat traffic. The waterways are salt water and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam and flotsam in the waterways. | | Previous Year's Water Temp: | 66.92 (on 06/12/2009)
66.38 (on 06/12/2008)
66.38 (on 06/12/2007)
63.14 (on 06/12/2006)
65.84 (on 06/12/2005) |
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2010 PHOTO MONTAGE 
VOLUNTEERNYC Swim is always looking for volunteers (paddlers, powerboaters, monitors, etc.) to help with our events. click here to volunteer. WEATHER CONDITIONS
| Battery (09/03/2010 10:00 AM) | | Water | 75.74 (ºF) | | Sandy Hook (09/03/2010 10:00 AM) | | Water | 80.42 (ºF) |
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Central Park (09/03/2010 10:51 AM)
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81 (ºF) |
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NE 7 mph |
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10.00 miles |
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