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Open Water Excursions

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You will see a list of all 2013 Excursions below. Click on “More Details” to find out more.

  • We absorb all registration processing costs. Unlike other sport sites, we do not pass these on to you.
  • We donate a portion of each registration fee to Oceana, to help protect the world’s oceans.
  • Register for four excursions this season and get your fifth free! Simply send us an email after registering, to let us know which additional excursion you will attend at no charge.
  • Sorry, we cannot refund registration fees.

Please register at least three days before the event so that we can ensure kayak coverage. When we receive your registration, we’ll send you detailed instructions about where to meet and park,  and what to bring.

Before your first excursion with us, you must download, read, and sign the Liability Waiver/Safety Plan. Bring your signed waiver to your first swim. We will keep it on file for 5 years.

“Animals Only” Swim

Who’d choose to swim in Puget Sound in May? Animals, that’s who! This invigorating swim will give you Animal bragging rights for the rest of the season.

Date: Sunday May 26th
Cost: $35 Level: Medium


 


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Jellyfish Dodge

This fabulous swim in Puget Sound is twice as long as the Animals Only Swim, doubling your chances to see beautiful sea life beneath you.

Date: Wednesday May 29th Cost: $45 Level: Medium


 


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Agua Fresca 1.2 Mile Challenge

Prepare for your upcoming triathlon, or just have fun in your first lake swim this summer. Get a great head start on the Greenlake Open Water Swim.

Date: Saturday June 8th
Cost: $45


 


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Agua Fresca 2.4 Mile Challenge

Ironmen, come one, come all!

Date: Saturday June 8th
Cost: $55


 


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Wednesday Evening Adventure

Swim off your work stress in a gorgeous, undiscovered part of Seattle. (Half-Ironman Distance)

Date: Wednesday June 26th
Cost: $45


 


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Wednesday Evening Sprint

Swim off your work stress as you prepare for IronGirl Rom and other Sprint triathlons. Special sighting tips included.

Date: Wednesday July 10th
Cost: $35


 


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Circumnavigate Seward #1

Animals, join us for this challenging and beautiful swim around the Horn of Seward (Bailey Peninsula). Great training for Ironman in an incredibly beautiful setting.

Date: Thursday July 11th
Cost: $60


 


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Challenge Day Expedition

An amazing, super-scenic adventure outside Seattle. Meal Included.

Date: Saturday July 27th
Cost: $75


 


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Circumnavigate Seward #2

If you swam this the first time, challenge yourself to go faster on this one. Or just enjoy the scenery! Great training for Ironman in an incredibly beautiful setting.

Date: To Be Announced (our original date conflicted with SeaFair!)

Cost: $60


 


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Sprint Distance Challenge

Prepare for IronGirl Rom and other Sprint triathlons. Special sighting tips included.

Date: Sunday August 4th
Cost: $35


 


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Lago Amado Tour

Seeing the leaves as they begin to change color is an amazing sensation from the middle of the lake. Our last lake swim this season.

Date: Saturday October 5th
Cost: $45


 


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Autumn at Alki

No more jellyfish—just clear, clean water. You will see starfish, crabs, (and maybe even a Weber grill). Should be a beautiful swim…there’s nothing like the buoyancy of the ocean to make you feel great.

Date: Sunday October 13th
Cost: $45


 


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Ocean Madness

Only the most hardy accept this challenge. Are you one of them?

Date: Saturday October 19th
Cost: $45


 


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