2010 Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim
A Rite of Passage!
Since its beginning in 1949 as part of the Kelowna Regatta, the Interior Savings Across The Lake Swim in Kelowna, BC has always been more a demonstration of swimming ability than just simply a race. Each summer, swimmers young and old who have developed their swimming skills and their endurance abilities challenge themselves to swim two full kilometers across our great Lake Okanagan. After some training and preparation, they take the plunge – they establish their stroke rhythm, they control their pace, and set a standard for themselves. They enjoy swimming with others that are in for the same challenge and also take pleasure in being part of an event with such great scenery and camaraderie to experience. Ultimately they demonstrate they are proficient in the open water. It is a great sense of accomplishment each time you complete it, but especially the first time.
To be able to swim competently in open water is ultimately a life skill that goes beyond the comfortable safety of a swimming pool. And summer is coming! With it, water sports of all kinds are just around the corner. Whether you enjoy fishing or boating, kayaking or canoeing, waterskiing or just beachside swimming, all of these activities would be more pleasurable knowing that you and your family have basic open water swimming skills and can incorporate open water swimming into your summer activities.
Won’t You Join Us?
With the continued growth in annual participation in the Interior Savings Across The Lake Swim, the event organizers have been working all winter to make this great event even more fun and also safer than ever, with multiple support boats and lifeguards all across the lake. We invite you to join us for a great day, and a fun and energetic event on July 17, 2010. And if you want to brush up on some skills and fitness for this event, we recommend contacting our local Masters swim clubs for a training program. Check out the websites of the Kelowna Masters Swim Club (www.kelownamastersswimclub.com) and the Okanagan Masters Swim Club (www.okmasters.com/). Starting June 5th, 2010, we will be offering open water swim clinics at the Gyro Swim Loop every Saturday at 6:45am ($5 fee for insurance).
We encourage you to read our Swimming Safety Tips guide.
































