The College of the Florida Keys Swim Around Key West: 12.5 Mile Swim

Location: The Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico around the island of Key West, FL

Course: 12.5 mile swim clockwise around the island. Start and finish at Smathers Beach

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Friday, June 19, 2020

Pre-race check/ Packet Pick-up: 10 am – 7 pm

• Each team (one person may check in the whole team)
• Solo swimmer will need to check in
• Race packets will be distributed
• Course map shown
• Rules of the event presented
• Mermaid Show at 10am, 1pm,  and 5pm
• Get a chance to transform into a Mermaid/Merman after the show

Location: College of the Florida Keys Pool
                  5901 College Road
                  Key West, FL 33040

Saturday, June 20, 2020 – Race Day

Check In: 6:00 am-6:45 am 

Location: Smathers Beach
                   2601 S Roosevelt Blvd.
                   Key West, FL 33040

Race Start: 7:00 am SHARP!

Award Ceremony: 5:00 pm on Smathers Beach

After finishing the race, enjoy sandy Smathers Beach –newly renovated by Monroe County and relax.

Click Map to Enlarge

Rules / Safety Info

Safety 

Lifeguards and kayaks will be positioned throughout the course

Rules

• Swimmers may not stand on or push off the bottom of the ocean floor
• Swimmers must swim around all piers, DO NOT attempt to swim under piers.
• Swimmers are responsible for providing their own support crew. All marine safety rules must be observed
• Swimmers must be with their support crew and boat at all times and may not touch vessel with the exception of team swims and then only at designated relay change points where entry and exits are made
• Swimmers will be required to have a number visibly marked on their upper arm and on their escort boat
• There are 3 check- in locations during the race:

1.Prior to entering the Harbor 2. at Fleming Key Channel Bridge and 3. Cow Key Bridge

• If you need assistance with boats or kayaks, please see website or email: lori.bosco@fkcc.edu
• A Swimmer is required to end race upon notification by Race official or US Coast Guard
• Violation of rules may subject swimmer(s) to disqualification. Meet director has final authority
• Swimmers may not promote third party sponsors, causes, or charities unless pre-approved by Meet Director
• This is a warm water race. Wetsuits are not permitted
• Relays: TWO DIVISIONS OF EACH RELAY GROUP: #1: 2 person- each swimmer in turn will swim one relay leg of approximately 6.25 miles, 3 person- each swimmer in turn will swim one relay leg of approximately 4.2 continuous miles. 4 person-each swimmer in turn will swim approximately 3.1 continuous miles, 5 person-each swimmer in turn will swim approximately 2.5 miles, 6 person-each swimmer in turn will swim approximately 2.08 miles. OR #2-each relay may change every 30 minutes on the first exchange and every 10 minute until completion of the course

Checklist

1. Water and snacks for both swimmer and support crew. Stay hydrated. Use snacks you train with
2. Swim caps are optional as this is a warm water race
3. Sunscreen- (waterproof) Hat/sunglasses/event bracelet for support crew
4. Cell phone for emergencies in waterproof bag
5. Lifejackets for each participant in support vessel and one extra for the swimmer

Questions

 Contact Lori Bosco at (305) 809-3562 or lori.bosco@fkcc.edu

Boat Rentals

Swimmers are responsible for providing their own support crew

Spencer’s Boatyard

We here at Spencer’s Boat Rentals wanted to let you know that we will have boats available for rent at reasonable rates for the 2019 Swim Around Key West. We have center console and deck boats and can help groups obtain a local captain if needed, at an additional cost.

Please contact our office at (305) 296-8826 for any questions or to make reservations.

Boat rental daily rates

* Does not include fuel or sales tax