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RTC Open Water Swim - Monday, 6/19/23 - Members Only!

Mon June 19, 2023 Mechanicsville, VA, VA 23116 US Directions

Wave 1 Fast Swimmers

BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS!

* Swim Safety Buoy Required
* Bright Swim Cap Required
* Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond
Start Time:
6:05pm EDT
Registration Limit:
13 spots left.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

OWS - Wave 2 NEW - Would like a Swim Angel, if available

SWIM ANGEL EXPECTATIONS
When someone is just starting out and feeling a bit uncomfortable getting in the open water the first few times, they may request a Swim Angel.
Swim Angel volunteers sign-up to guide, motivate, educate and support up to two swimmers who have requested a Swim Angel. The ratio is 1 Swim Angel to 2 Swimmers.
Please be aware, Swim Angels are NOT lifeguards and all swimmers swim at their own risk.
Volunteer Swim Angels: Please arrive before the beginner wave starts to meet the member(s) who have requested one.
If there are no requests, you are able to swim on your own!
BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS!

* Swim Safety Buoy Required
* Bright Swim Cap Required
* Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond
Start Time:
6:10pm EDT
Registration Limit:
2 spots left.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

OWS - Wave 2 (Mid Pack/Newbies)

BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS!

* Swim Safety Buoy Required
* Bright Swim Cap Required
* Swim up to the dock 750 yards and NOT beyond
* Beginners can practice from the jump in dock to the boat ramp and this area will be kayak/SUP supported
Start Time:
6:10pm EDT
Registration Limit:
14 spots left.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Trailer Driver-James River HS Lot

BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS!

We need an experienced volunteer driver with a vehicle that can pull the Club’s trailer from James River HS to the Park’s ramp and back less than a mile away (starting at 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm approx.). Someone from the Club will meet the driver at the back of the HS parking lot and will help hook them up (*2” ball hitch required) and will follow to the kayak/SUP unloading area.

Receive VPoints for Club Merch!
Open to ages 18+.
Start Time:
5:30pm EDT
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Volunteer Kayaker

BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS!

* Must be 18 years or older
* Must wear PFD, radio, whistle
* Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of kayak
* Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer

Receive VPoints for Club merch!
Open to ages 18+.
Start Time:
5:45pm EDT
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Volunteer SUP

BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS!

* Must be 18 years or older
* Must wear PFD, radio, whistle
* Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of board
* Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer

Receive VPoints for Club merch!
Open to ages 18+.
Start Time:
5:45pm EDT
Registration Limit:
2 spots left.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

SWIM ANGEL

SWIM ANGEL EXPECTATIONS

When someone is just starting out and feeling a bit uncomfortable getting in the open water the first few times, they may request a Swim Angel.

Swim Angel volunteers sign-up to guide, motivate, educate and support up to two swimmers who have requested a Swim Angel. The ratio is 1 Swim Angel to 2 Swimmers.

Please be aware, Swim Angels are NOT lifeguards and all swimmers swim at their own risk.

Volunteer Swim Angels: Please arrive before the beginner wave starts to meet the member(s) who have requested one.
If there are no requests, you are able to swim on your own!


BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS!

* Swim Safety Buoy Required
* Bright Swim Cap Required
* Swim up to the dock 750 yards and NOT beyond
* Beginners can practice from the jump in dock to the boat ramp and this area will be kayak/SUP supported
Start Time:
6:00pm EDT
Registration Limit:
1 spot left.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

Swim Lead Coordinator

This role is RESERVED ONLY for the lead OWS Coordinador (usually a Board Director) responsible for set up, registration, check out, and tear down. Thanks.
Start Time:
5:30pm EDT
Registration Limit:
Sorry! This event is full.
Registration:
Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.

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