Events

Endurance Swim Events

"Wild Fish One & Two Mile Swim "

$500 Cash Purse!

Date: August 22, 2010
Time: 10:15am start time

Location: Collins Cove Beach, Salem, Ma.

GPS or MapQuest: Use 102 Webb St. Salem, MA

Collins Cove is located on Webb Street which is off Bridge Street. Follow signs to Salem Willows and you will see us. We are the cove on the left heading towards the Willows.

Cost: Pre-Reg $25 (until august 15th) Post Reg. $30 (9am race day reg will open)

Contact: Brandi Dion at bnsfitness@yahoo.com

             Ashley Steeves at bnsfitnessevents@yahoo.com

To register online: Click Here.

To Download Reg. Form: Click Here.

Tech shirts and Cinch Saks to the

TOP 150 Registered Swimmers!!

Details: This swim event has been very successful with about 200 swimmers. It is a great swim in a calm ocean water cove. Even in a hurricane the water will be swimable. In fact, in 2004 we ran the event in between two hurricanes and it went great! We had over 40 swimmers who braved out the weather. Awards given to top three finishers in each age group. Wetsuits are suggested for this swim, but not required. The water is very calm in the cove, which is located in Salem Harbor.

First 150 participants will receive tech-shirts - first come first serve basis. Sizes not guaranteed. Swim caps will be provided for all swimmers.

Age groups are: -18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Top three in each age group for each race will receive an award.

$150 cash prize for 2 Mile Swim 1st place male and female

$100 cash prize for 1 Mile Swim 1st place male and female

Bring your family and make a day of it. Salem Willows Park is right around the corner. Give the swim a try, all levels welcome and encouraged to join in on the challenge.

Race Refunds:
Sorry, no refunds, no exceptions. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A RACE ENTRANT BE ALLOWED TO TRANSFER, SELL OR SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER ATHLETE AT ANY TIME. The event organizer has the right to shorten or even cancel the event if, in his or her judgment, environmental conditions including weather become dangerous; in this situation no refunds will be given. If a rain date is possible we will send out ASAP.

Accommodations:

Looking for a place to stay for the weekend? Check out this list of great hotels in the area.

For 2009 Wild Fish 1 & 2 Mile Swim Results Click Here.

For 2007 Purely Mad 2 Mile Swim results click here.

For 2007 Wild Fish 1 Mile Swim Results click here.

For 2006 Wild Fish 1 Mile Swim results click here.

To view past and present event pictures click here.

Title Sponsor

A. Lichelle Aldana DDS, PC

Cash Sponsor

Tache Real Estate

Supporting Sponsors

Integrative Muscular Therapy

Salem Recreation and Community Services

DJ Lanie Mac

GateHouse Media New England

Salem Kayak

B&S Sport Science

John Walsh Insurance

Peabody Family Chiropractic

SKRH

Mix 98.5

FritoLay

Feed Back from 2009

Hi, my name is Ali Burrow.  My son and I swam in your open water swim yesterday.  We had THE BEST time at your event, and really look forward to doing more of these; and specifically coming back next year to do this open water swim.  It was sooooo well run, and every one of the volunteers was helpful and friendly.  You really put on a great event.  Thank you again!!! Ali and Tim Burrow

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B & S: My sister and I attended your swim in Salem today, Diana did the 1 mile, I did the 2 mile. We have both taken part in distance open water events around the US, and abroad, as part of triathlons, and as stand alone swims. I doff my cap to you, a job very well done. 1.Most important, the Kayak support was among the best we have seen ever. They were all over that course. I know the cove is enclosed, and the waves and weather were fine, but I know how fast conditions can change, and I know how easily a dunked swimmer can get into trouble. Good job on supervising the course. 2. Venue: The cove is great. Enclosed enough to be calm for up tight swimmers, large enough to get a one mile circuit inside. Course was also well marked. 3. Registration: We were not pre registered, it went fine for us. I'm sorry we couldn't get there soon enough to pick up shirts, maybe next year. 4. Professionalism: Nicely done for your chosen price point. No sarcasm intended here. We have seen very fancy setups, and entry fees that reflect the frills. I am convinced in light of the economy, there is a significant niche for events in your price range. I do not need timing chips and mats. I would be willing to pay for additional post race food, but it's not that big of a deal. I would also like to comment on the disposition of all BNS staff I met. They were all friendly and welcoming.   The weather was perfect. If you can take credit for that one, you're really good at what you do. I look forward to seeing you next year. Regards, Ken Rosenstein (161)

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Just want to let you know how much I enjoyed the race on Saturday.  Very well
run and an event that I look forward to (despite being one of the slowest
swimmers of the bunch!)  The tech shirt was great!  Definitely one of a kind -
not your average race t-shirt.  Also, kudos to Engine House who supplied
additional pizza when they ran out.  My only suggestion for next year is,
would it be possible to have the 2 mile swimmers go in the first wave?  I am a
slow swimmer and had quite a few 2 milers swim into me.  I get that it is all
part of the race experience and expect that but some seemed annoyed that I was
slower than they were and I was in their way.  So, I ask this not for myself,
but for the two milers.  Who knows - maybe I will join them next year!  Thanks
again,

Karen
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Hi,
 
I just wanted to drop a line and say thanks for a great afternoon.  You guys put on a great race and made my first swim race ever a memorable experience.  I had a lot of fun.  I hope to be back next year -- maybe try the 2mi!
 
Thanks,
Doug