Has anyone swam Alcatraz?

crawlingfish

how did it go?
I "escape" from the island on Saturday and I'm not sure what to expect current-wise.
is it a bad idea to not wear fins?

crawlingfish

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Happy_Niss

That's a thing?!
Super cool!!

CindyMarcuzAdams

I look forward to your report on Sunday. That sounds grueling as well as a ton of fun.
I wish you the best of luck on Saturday.
Swim safe, Cindy

CindyMarcuzAdams

http://www.sharkfestswim.com/default.asp?PageID=20154

I am so jealous tho I could never do this at my fitness level.

rbiss

I really want too!! Good luck and post how it was!

I hear the current is very strong but I had no idea you could wear fins. If they let you, why not do it?

ninerbuff

Never have swam from Alcatraz, but I've been in the Bay Area water lots of times. Current is pretty strong, so I guess it depends on how strong a swimmer you are. And yes, that water is damn cold.

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chrisdavey

Do they have rescue teams on the standby? Current looked pretty hectic when I was there. (NOT swimming)

crawlingfish

Thanks everyone,

yeah not looking forward to the cold, but luckily the distance isn't so long that I'd have to worry about hypothermia! and okay I can definitely post how it went when I get back :flowerforyou:

crawlingfish

chrisdavey, yes there are kayaks and rescue teams... everyone in the event has to wear fluorescent swimcaps so that theyre easy to monitor haha

Beautifulbridgittlee7

That sounds fun, wish I could participate.