Open-water race draws record number of swimmers
Swimmers wade into the water at Halibut Point Recreation Area for a practice swim the day before...
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Tag: Change Your Latitude 57 degrees North Open Water Challenge
Open Water Challenge offers swimming with sea lions
The 8th annual "Change Your Latitude" 57˚ North Open Water Challenge is this Sunday, August 8, 2015. Race Director Kevin Knox is busily preparing for the challenge, which includes a 1k, 3k, 6k, and 10k race that begin at the Coast Guard Gazebo. Skylar Moore, Ava Parrish, and Will Pate are three high school students who are participating in the 3K race, which was just opened to swimmers over 14 years of age. Downloadable audio.
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Change Your Latitude swim race
One of the northernmost open water swims in the world, the Change Your Latitude 57 degrees North Open Water Challenge is happening this weekend in Sitka. Race director Kevin Knox and participants Grant Turner and Patrick Williams visit the KCAW studio to talk about the race's history and provide details of Sunday's fifth annual race.
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