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)

Click to download course map

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.