Slam The Dam

This scenic and beautiful course is a point to point race. You will start at the Sunset View Overlook inside
Lake Mead NRA and finish at Boulder Beach.

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A kayak escort is mandatory for this event. You and
your kayaker must check in together or you will not
be allowed to start. Why you ask?

• Company: 8k is a long way to go by yourself.
• Safety: Kayakers are there to support you in
  case something goes wrong.
• Protection: The lake will not be closed to
  boaters and non-race traffic.
• Nutrition: 8k Swimmers must eat & drink
  while swimming.

 A limited number of "kayaks for hire" will be available for $45. Please contact the race director to be added to the list.

First Timers:
Open water experience is mandatory for this event. Swimming 8K is not an easy undertaking but it
is a fun, challenging distance. We've marked out
a beautiful course for you die hard swimmers with
no loops. It's point to point, so there's no turning
back once you start!

Safety is our #1 Priority
Swimmers should have proper training leading up
to this event. Planning your nutrition is an important factor in your success as is proper conditioning.
Be sure to do your research: practice feeding in the water, get in your long swims and be safe! Participants have 4 hours to complete the 8k.

Suggested Training Article

SHUTTLE
Shuttle Times: 5:20 & 5:45 at Boulder Beach near the registration tents

Consider having a friend drop of you and your paddler so you don't miss the start of the race!

Drive time to Boulder Beach from Sunset View: 15 min.

5:30 am  Check-In Begins at Sunset View Overlook.
6:30 am  Check-In Closes.
6:45 am Mandatory Kayaker & Swimmer Safety Meeting
7:00 am  8k Swimmers Start
11:30 am Course closes for all swimmers.

Please bring a copy of your USMS Membership card or pay a $10 race day coverage fee.

Wetsuits are not allowed for this distance.

Swimmers and kayakers must meet at the Sunset View Overlook, on Lake Shore Rd. To be sure your race morning runs smoothly, please coordinate with a 3rd party to drop off the swimmer and kayaker at the race start.

The kayak will need to be carried 1/4 mile down a dirt path to the swim start. A headlamp may be necessary if you arrive early.  Please allow ample time to check-in, unload your kayak/gear and get you and your swimmer down to the waters edge. Parking is extremely limited and we advise you to coordinate with other swimmers to carpool from Boulder Beach.

All swimmers MUST have kayak support, otherwise you will not be permitted to swim.