Event

Swim Defiance

Date: Jun 3, 2017
Course: Open Water
Location: Tacoma, WA
LMSC: Pacific Northwest
Country: USA
Description: In 1926, the first organized competitive swim between Vashon Island and Point Defiance in Tacoma, WA was held across approximately two miles of open water, following the ferry route used today. Now we are making it possible to repeat this historic feat with a 3K and 5K event and NEW for 2017 a fun Julie Montiel Friends and Family Wave!
Sanction Status: Sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest LMSC
Sanction Number: 367-W001
Event ID: 20170603SDEF17O
Championship: Not a Zone, National, or International Championship
Postal Swim: No
Competition or Clinic: Competition
Event Website: Link To Event Website
Online Registration Website: Link To Online Registration Website
Entries Close 6/1/2017
Other Document(s): Link To Safety Application
Other Event Info: In 1926, the first organized competitive swim between Vashon Island and Point Defiance in Tacoma, WA was held across approximately two miles of open water, following the ferry route used today. Now we are making it possible to repeat this historic feat with a 3K and 5K event and NEW for 2017 a fun Julie Montiel Friends and Family Wave!

Venue


Point Defiance Park, Owen Beach
5605 N. Owen Beach Road
Tacoma, WA 98407 USA
http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/point-d-owen-beach/

Contact:

Event Director

Organization: Blue Wave Aquatics
Name: Zena Courtney
Email Address: swimdefiance@bluewave-aquatics.com
Phone Number: (206) 651-0823
Address 1: 1853 Overview Drive NE
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip Code: 98422
Country: United States Of America

Head Referee

Organization: Blue Wave Aquatics
Name: Zena Courtney
Email Address: swimdefiance@bluewave-aquatics.com
Phone Number: (206) 651-0823
Address 1: 1853 Overview Drive NE
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip Code: 98422
Country: United States Of America