Pennock Island Challenge
The Pennock Island Challenge is a 8.2-mile (13.2 km) marathon swim and circumnavigation of Pennock Island in Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S.A. and is part of the Alaska Open Water Series that includes the Chena Splash Open Water 1K and 5K Lake Swim in Fairbanks, Bob's 1K and the 10K Sitka Sound Adventure Swim.
The Pennock Island Challenge is organized by William Schulz on a current-assisted course sheltered from large surf everywhere except the sound end. Water temperature ranges from mid-50s°F to low 60s°F (12.7 to 16.6°C). Air temperature will range from the mid-60s°F to mid 80s°F (18-29°C). Swimmers can enter as solo and as members of a relay. Wetsuits are allowed, but have its own awards category. It is a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association.
Honors
It is annually named as one of the World's Top 100 Open Water Swims, America's Top 100 Open Water Swims, and the World's Top 100 Island Swims by the World Open Water Swimming Association.
Distance
8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Type
Ocean
Location
City Ketchikan
State/County/Province Alaska
Country USA
Region Americas
Contact
Name William Schulz
Email pennockchallenge@hotmail.com
Event Information
Month: August
Class: Amateur
Wetsuit: Yes
External links
- Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honors James Pittar
- Pennock Island Challenge
- James Pittar On Inspiring And Helping Others On WOWSA Live
- Faraway Swimming In Alaska With Kristin Jones
- Sitka Sound Adventure Swim
- Chena Lake Splash
- America's Top 50 Open Water Swims
- Hardest Swim Ever
- A Short List of Marathon Swims
- Marathon Swimming
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Open Water Swimming
- Daily News of Open Water Swimming
- Olympic Marathon Swims For Amateurs Of All Abilities
- Open Water Swimming
- International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
- What Is A Marathon Swim?
- Do Marathon Runs Compare To Marathon Swims?
- Longest Marathon Swims In The World
- What is The Defined Distance Of A Marathon Swim?
- How Many Channel Swimmers Are There In The World?
- Claudia Rose Crosses Kachemak Bay With Orcas And Otters
- blueseventy's Laura Val And Kristin Jones
- When C.O.W.S. Host An Open Water Swim
- Kristin Jones Overcomes Physicality In Tempe Town Lake
- Bonding With Open Water Swimming Relays
- 4 Long Days, 4 Longer Swims For Kristin Jones
