Salem Sound Schedule of Events – July 25, 2009
Open Water Swim
10:30 – 11:30 am Swim Registration
11:40 am – Mandatory swimmer’s meeting
12:00 pm - 500 meter swim starts
12:15 pm - 1500 meter swim starts
1:15 pm - Awards
Kayak & Canoe Races
12:00 – 1:30 pm – Registration
1:40 pm – Mandatory skipper’s meeting
2:00 pm – Races begin, competitive classes first
3:35 pm - Course is closed
4:00 pm – Awards
*Note—All times are pushed back 30 minutes on the rain date, Sunday, July 26
Forest River Park is one of Salem’s hidden gems and it will be open to the public for this event. Bring your family and friends to cheer you on! We’ll have food, music, massage, an “underwater petting zoo” and some interesting exhibits. A great day will be had by all
July 25, 2009
SWIMMING
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Kayak
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Forest River Park, 98 West Ave, Salem MA
Held at Salem’s beautiful Forest River Park, the Swim & Fin Race for Salem Sound includes kayak/canoe races and swim races in Salem Harbor.
All proceeds benefit Salem Sound Coastwatch, an action oriented non-profit organization working to preserve, protect and renew the environmental quality of the coastal waters and marine habitats of Salem Sound and the Massachusetts’ North Shore.
For more information contact Salem Sound Coastwatch at 978-741-7900 or info@salemsound.org .
Rain date is July 26, 2009

