Race Information
Now in its 63rd year!
Kelowna’s annual Interior Savings Across The Lake Swim has long been advertised as the longest continuously running open water swim event in BC, and it may be one of the longest events of its kind in North America. So come and take the plunge, get your time as you challenge yourself and others in your age category for medals and prizes.
The swim course is unchanged from previous years, from the Old Ferry Docks in West Kelowna to Hot Sands Beach in City Park.
With the continued growth of our event, the 2011 race will have five waves, separating swimmers by their abilities to enhance safety, and minimize congestion on the lake. Your wave will be based on what you entered your estimated swim time to be on the registration form, and you will get a color-coded cap for your wave, but all swimmers will get a time and will be eligible for medals in their age group, as well as door prizes. Waves will be separated by two minutes only, so do not dawdle getting into the lake after the first wave has started!
If you expect to do the swim in 32 minutes or less, the first 100 swimmers who register in this category will be put in the first wave. The next 4 waves will be separated by the estimated swim time entered on your registration. If you have not done the Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim before, estimate your swim time by checking last years’ results to compare your swimming abilities with someone you know who has completed the event.
Again this year, we are delighted to have Sun FM carry our promotional duties for the Interior Savings Across The Lake Swim. Listen for their spots on radio in the weeks leading up to the race, and enjoy Tarzan Dan Freeman working with Nick Rabinovitch at the Finish Line calling in the swimmers.
New for 2011House Boat Shuttle
This year we are including the ferry ride to the start line with your registration fee! Due to construction on the Westside, there will be limited access to the start area by road. We will have tickets available for spectators on a first come, first served basis at race package pickup.
Race Package Pickup
Your race packages will again be available at for pickup at the Fresh Air Concept store in the Mission, 555 Groves Ave, in the 2 days before the race. Your race packages will again have a green theme, courtesy of Save-On Foods – no more plastic bags! You can pick up your race package on:
Thursday, July 14 5-8PM
Friday, July 15 5-8PM
Your race package will include your race day waiver, souvenir towel, numbered cap, and other goodies. YOU MUST BRING YOUR SIGNED WAIVER TO THE TIMING CHIP PICK UP TABLE ON RACE DAY MORNING NEXT TO THE PARKING LOT IN CITY PARK. YOU CANNOT RACE WITHOUT A SIGNED WAIVER. Personal pick up is preferred, but you can have your bag picked up by a friend or relative if they identify themselves. However, all waivers must be signed by the person racing. On race morning, you will trade your signed waiver for a race chip.
If you cannot make these times, please contact the race director promptly to make other arrangements.
Capping the Swim
Due to the popularity of this event and its continuing growth in recent years, this year we are capping the swim at 500 swimmers, so to guarantee a place in this year’s swim and a ferry ticket, REGISTER EARLY!
More Porta-Potties Than Ever!
We will now have 5 porta-potties at the start of the race. Please do not use the campers facilities nearby, as there were complaints about this last year. City Park also has permanent washroom facilities that are available. The houseboats of course, also have washroom facilities on board.
This time of year the weather is beautiful and the lake is warm, so get to the registration page and sign up.
