Swimmers will be required to travel with an attending boat crew from The Point Marina to the starting point (buoys located near Day Board 12 approximately 2 miles upstream from The Point Marina). Wave departure from the boat ramps is 9:30 a.m. with start of the race from the buoys at 10:00 a.m. Relay swimmers will alternately swim downstream along Douglas Lake shoreline to the finish at The Point Marina. Swimmers must stay between all escort boats and the shore.
Boating safety officers and EMTs will be on hand. Each boat will be required to carry binoculars, a USCG approved ring buoy and one life vest (PFD) per person for boat crews and swimmers. Please review the Boating Safety Instructions and Race Day Requirements.
Each swimmer will be required to wear the numbered swim cap provided at Race Day Registration. View 2011 Race Day Schedule. All skill levels are welcome to swim in our open water swimming competition, however, competitors using swimming aids (such as fins or wet suits) are not eligible for awards.
Registration Fees
$40/swimmer (before July 31, 2011)$50/swimmer (after July 31 through Race Day)
- Annual Douglas Lake Swim-a-thon Medal
- Numbered Douglas Lake Swim-a-thon Swim Cap
- USAT one-day event sanctioning
- Meal coupon for Angelos' at The Point Restaurant
- Goodie bag (including snacks and other small items)
- Gatorade fountain throughout day
- 10-min chair massage from licensed massage therapists from Appalachian Training Center for Healing Arts (11AM-2PM)
Prizes Awarded
We are awarding prizes to (A) FIRST PLACE TEAM, (B) TOP 3 MALE SOLO, (C) TOP 3 FEMALE SOLO and (D) TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS
Previous years' prizes included: $50 Visa Gift Cards, $50 First Tennessee Bank Savings Bonds, $45 Gift Certificates to Appalachian Training Center for Healing Arts, $25 Gift Certificates to Lauren’s Boutiques in The Maxwell House, $260 in Perkins Gift Certificates, Women’s Flip Flops, Swim Shampoo & Conditioner, Triathlon Training DVDs, Schrade Knives.
Stay tuned for prizes for 2010!
Official Annual Swim-a-thon tee shirts are also available for only $15 or two for $25.
Each swimmer is asked to bring at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the Dandridge Food Pantry on the day of the race.
