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The 2013 Slam The Dam Open Water Swim Has Been CANCELED.

OCTOBER 4th

Packet Pickup: Oct 4th from 4-7pm
REI HENDERSON, outside at north entrance

Our safety crew will be setting up the buoys at Boulder Beach throughout the day. You are welcome to go for a swim, but please stay inside the white buoy  line. There is a $10 fee to enter the park, good for 7 days.

General maps and directions can be found HERE on the FAQ page.

WEATHER: Search Boulder City NV
WATER TEMP: 81º

1.2 Mile DETAILS

7:30 am  Check-In OPENS at Boulder Beach Special Events Beach
9:45 am Mandatory Kayaker & Swimmer Safety Meeting (at shore line)
10:00 am  1.2 & Super/Grand Slam USMS Swimmers Start
11:00 am Course closes for all swimmers.

You have one hour to complete the 1.2 mile course. This cut off will be strictly enforced (and has not changed in the 3 years we have done this event!)

SPECTATORS WELCOME!- Feel free to spend a day at the beach! Bring chairs, pop-up tents, umbrellas lunch and drinks. There are no concessions at the beach. Water/drinks/lunch are for participants only.

Other Things to Consider

  • Be kind & friendly to your volunteers, fellow swimmers and race directors!-Unsportsmanlike conduct is a no-no.
  • Swimmers: You will be given race tattoos! Please refrain from applying sunscreen until AFTER you are body marked.
  • Do not walk barefoot on the beach.
  • Do not enter the water until daylight.
  • Pre-Race meeting is at 7:45 a.m. near the start line. All swimmers must be accounted for prior to entering the water.
  • This is a running start. Seed yourself accordingly. (Faster in the front, not as fast in the back)
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    COURSE DETAILS

    • Swim straight out to the green buoys and turn left.
    • Keep the buoys on your right shoulder.
    • Complete the turn at buoy 1
    • Keep buoys on your RIGHT shoulder.
    • Complete Turn into shore at the Green Buoy.
    • LEFT to the finish line.
    • Do not cut the course.

    Your time ends when you cross the flags, and are met by a volunteer.

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