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Nation’s northernmost open ocean swim enters 13th year

by KCAW News | Aug 5, 2022 | The Morning Interview

Each year, swimmers from Sitka and around the world compete in the northernmost open ocean race in the United States, and possibly the world. Change Your Latitude - 57° North Open Water Challenge kicks off this weekend. Read More

Swimmers recap 14th annual ‘Change Your Latitude’ open-water race

by KCAW News | Aug 9, 2021 | The Morning Interview

Event organizer Kevin Knox and a group of guest swimmers joined KCAW's Meredith Rick to discuss the event and the thrill of open-water swimming. Listen here: Read More

Record attendance for open water swim challenge in Sitka

by KCAW News | Aug 10, 2018 | The Morning Interview

The 2018 "Change Your Latitude, 57° North" Open Water Challenge will be held August 12th at the beach beside the Sitka Sound Science Center. This is the Northernmost open ocean race in the United States. Read More

Open water swimmers to take the plunge in Sitka

by KCAW News | Jul 27, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Baranof Barracudas Swim Club hosts its annual Change Your Latitude open water swim 7 a.m. Sunday, August 12. Race Director Kevin Knox is seeking volunteers who can paddle kayaks and serve as safety escorts. Read More

Swimmers defy cold, sea lions in Sitka’s ‘Change Your Latitude’ race

by KCAW News | Aug 15, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Change Your Latitude, the northernmost open-water swim event in the US, was held in Sitka last weekend (8-13-17). Over half of the 49 swimmers traveled to compete alongside Sitka’s hardiest athletes. Read More