Naples Island Swim
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Dick Miller, Tom Lind, Gene Perle, and Pat Keller at the 1947 Naples Island Swim in Long Beach, California
The Naples Island Swim & SUP is an open water swimming event held in Alamitos Bay in Long Beach, California, known as the Aquatic Capital of America.
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History
It started in 1903.
Events
- Multiple events consists of open water swimming and SUP races of varying lengths in water that can range from the mid to high 60's.
- Races start and finish occur between 2nd St. and Ocean Blvd off Bayshore Ave. and 54th Place in Long Beach.
- Around-the-island competitors are encouraged to bring an escort paddler, but it is not necessary. Paddlers should bring their own equipment. However, a limited selection of kayaks will be available for rent on the beach.
History
Races have been held in Alamitos Bay since at least the 1950s in this area.
Distance
SUP events, 200y, 500y, 1000m, 1 mile, 3 miles
Type
Bay with ocean inlet
Location
City Alamitos Bay, Naples Island, Long Beach
State/County/Province California
Country USA
Region Americas
Organizers
Current Race Director: Kaia Hedlund Past race directors: Bruce Bradley, Lucy Johnson, Greg Shea
Event Information
Month: August
Event Date: 13 August 2016
Website: Naples Island Swim & SUP
Class: Amateur
Wetsuit: No
External links
- Greg Shea Tackles a Tough Job with a Smile and Passion
- Matthew McDermott, Theodora Sabec Dominate The Naples Island Swim
- Ryan Bullock, Kathleen Hohwald Win 3-mile Naples Island Swim In Long Beach
- Ryan Bullock To Defend Title At Naples Island Swim In Long Beach
- Naples Island, A California Classic
- What'SUP Around Naples Island In Long Beach
- Drafting By Veterans
- Kristy Kowal Gets Hungry For Open Water
- Brownsea Island Swim Fills Up Fast
- Naples Island Swim & SUP
- Swimming Under Bridges, In Canals And Around Islands
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- IGotStung.com
- Marathon Swimming
- Open Water Swimming
- Naples Island Swims
- Olympic 10K Marathon Swim
- Daily News of Open Water Swimming
- Swimming In The Canals Of Wanna-be Naples In California
- Alex Kostich To Give Hints To Open Water Success
- Alex Kostich Wins Another Naples Islands 3-Miler
- Drafting By Veterans
- Blueseventy And Rob Aquatics Team Up In The Open Water
- That's Open Water Amore
- Alamitos Bay, The Center Of The Aquatic Capital Of America
- Naples Island Swim, A California Classic
- Bill Ireland, Mild-mannered Open Water Swimmer Is Superman
- California Circumnavigating Naples Island
- Whose Territory Is It?
- Using Legs In The Open Water
- Safe Swimming Suggestions
- Swimming In The Canals Of Wanna-be Naples In California
- Training In Prime Numbers
- Bob's Legacy In The West
- Lady P Passes After A Life Of Giving
- World's Best Beach & Open Water Swimming Towns
- Swimming Under Bridges, In Canals And Around Islands
- Naples Island Swim, A California Classic
- Special Olympics World Summer Games Comes To LA
- Anne McLindon Always Does Something Special
- First Lady, Stevie Wonder To Attend World Summer Games
- TV Coverage, Packed Beaches In LA For Special Olympics
- From Samurai To Sarah, The Open Water Swimming World
- No Excuses In The Open Water
- Michael Murphy Always Returns To The Open Water
- Enjoying The Transition From The Pool To Open Water
- Nostalgia In Naples
- Hank Wise Honored By The Aquatic Capital Of America
- What Goes Around Comes Around
- Revealing Results Of Drafting Research
