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Salem swim and paddle races set for July 19 |
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On July 19th the Salem Sound Coast Watch (SSCW) is sponsoring its Third
Annual Swim and Fin OceanFest. There will be 500 and
1500 meter races in Salem Harbor in two categories, each category
grouped by age. In the Maximum Velocity category swim fins
and snorkels are allowed. For the first time this year's
event will also feature a 5 mile paddle race open to single person
kayaks, canoes, outrigger canoes, and surfskis. The race
takes place in Salem Harbor and consists of four straight legs of 1.25
miles each. The start and finish line will be in the water just off the
beach at Forest River Park in Salem. Spectators will be able to view
the event from the shore and by boat in the harbor. There are
three classes: Men’s, Women’s and Touring.
The cost to enter the swim and paddle events is $25 in advance and $35
on race day. Here's the online
entry form. In the event of bad weather the races will take
place on July 20th. Proceeds from the entries will go to benefit SSCW.
Here's the description of SSCW from its website: "Salem Sound
Coastwatch is a non-profit coastal watershed organization that works
with government agencies, businesses, other non-profit organizations
and citizens from the communities of Manchester, Beverly, Danvers,
Peabody, Salem, and Marblehead, Massachusetts. Salem Sound Coastwatch
is dedicated to taking cooperative action to protect and enhance the
environmental quality of the Salem Sound Watershed. Salem Sound
Coastwatch works to achieve this mission through municipal partnering,
scientific investigation, education, and stewardship. Our top
priorities are protection of coastal are protection of coastal habitat,
commercial and recreational marine resources, and water quality." SSCW
website
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