Alcatraz Invitational 2024
Get ready to break free at the Alcatraz Invitational 2024—an epic in-person event that will challenge your limits and leave you wanting more
Date and time
Location
South End Rowing Club
500 Jefferson St San Francisco, CA 94109Refund Policy
Agenda
6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Alcatraz Invitational 2024 Details
About this event
- 5 hours 30 minutes
Registration for the Alcatraz Invitational 2024 is now being hosted on Race Roster. Please go to the link below to register or find info about your registration. Anyone who registered prior to the change will be included.
https://raceroster.com/events/2024/86428/alcatraz-invitational-2024
Welcome to the Alcatraz Invitational 2024! Join us for a thrilling event organized by the South End Rowing Club. Get ready to challenge yourself and have a blast with fellow open-water swimmers. This is an exciting opportunity to experience the iconic crossing of the Bay Area Bay shipping channel with the full safety of boat support. Dive into the invigorating waters, conquer the challenging currents, and embrace the breathtaking views. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure! Skins or wetsuits, whichever your comfort level. Sign up now and get ready for an epic experience at the Alcatraz Invitational 2024!
Frequently asked questions
The San Francisco Bay in September is typically around 60 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 17 degrees Celsius). It is important that you experience bay or open water swimming before the Alcatraz Invitational.
To help retain body heat and prevent swimmer’s ear infections, South End swimmers often wear a thermal cap (or two) and earplugs. You can also opt to wear a wetsuit.
Sports Basement (http://community.sportsbasement.com/stores/presidio/) rents Blue Seventy Reaction wetsuits and the rental fee can be applied toward purchase within 90 days. Their Presidio store is closest to the club: 415-437-0100.
Fees more than 180 days prior to the swim cannot be refunded.
No transfers of your registration are allowed.
NO. You have to show an ID at check-in. It needs to match the name on the registration.
We HIGHLY encourage you to register in advance. We typically sell-out. We reserve the right to have same-day registration but we will make that determination closer to the event.
The South End does not offer discounts for the Alcatraz Invitational. This is our annual fundraiser and helps us maintain and improve our more than 150-year-old clubhouse.
A limited number of spectator passes are currently available for purchase.
You may purchase brunch tickets for non-registered swimmers.
Please notify registration prior to Sepetember 5 by emailing alcatrazinvitational@gmail.com.
Generally 90 minutes is the maximum, but we take each swimmer’s situation into consideration and encourage every swimmer to finish. Ultimately we take direction from the US Coast Guard and San Francisco Police Department as to when to end the swim. Slower swimmers maybe repositioned.
No.
We encourage everyone to swim. We will make every effort to accommodate a person’s specific needs. We’ve successfully supported a range of needs. Email sercalcatrazinvitational@gmail.com with your request.
Email the race director at sercalcatrazinvitational@gmail.com with the name, youth's age, and experience with open-water swimming (where have they swam, how often, what was the length of time they were in the open water).