The 5th Annual Green Lake Open Water Swim is Sunday, June 28th. There are just a couple days to sign up before the price jumps $15.
Is it a good idea to swim in our lovely lake? One of us is tempted. The other one of us gathered a bunch of scary articles. But the thing is, the articles aren’t really that scary. The lake is in good shape at the moment. Toxic blue-green algae has been a problem in the past, but it’s currently under control thanks to aluminum sulfate treatments. Unfortunately, the lake won’t stay clear since there is no plan to continue the treatments. But we’ll be fine algae-wise June 28th. Oh sure, there’s other gross stuff in there, but there’s gross stuff in the pool, too.
Here are the details from Parks and Rec:
The event includes the 1/2 mile straight course and the 1 mile oval course. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and cap. There will be prizes for the top male and female in youth (17 and younger), adult, and senior (65 and older) categories.
Early-bird Special: $20 youth/special pop, $25 adult
After June 19: $35 youth/special pop, $40 adultRegister on-line at www.seattle.gov/parks and click on the SPARC logo
1/2 mile course code #41238
1 mile course code #41239
For more information, call the pool at (206) 684-4961.
The open water swimming enthusiast of us also happens to also be a sucker for a commemorative t-shirt and has signed up for the race. There are still over 80 spots available. Assuming they started with 100 openings, that’s not many participants. Come join us!
