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Swim Year
PostingDate
Information

2008
21 Jun 08

2008 Race Details. 2008 Race Entry Form. You have until 2008 Jul 15 to enter the race, which is at 7am on 2008 Aug 2, Saturday. The limit is 15 entries (3 entries received as of 2008 June 25).

The race organizers are looking for volunteers to take over organizing and running the race for next year and beyond. John Werner has devoted over 10 years to this race. Fred Knight wants to turn over control of the web site to a new individual.

2007
22 Aug 07
2007 Race Summary: Perfect Storm of a Race.
Bill Wilson's account of his 2007 swim.

2010
16 Aug 07
The 2010 Boston Light Swim will be on Saturday, 2010 Aug 28, starting at 9:00am.

2009
16 Aug 07
The 2009 Boston Light Swim will be on Saturday, 2009 Aug 8, starting at 8:00am.

2008
16 Aug 07
The 2008 Boston Light Swim will be on Saturday, 2008 Aug 2, starting at 7:00am.   This is the 100th anniversary of the earliest account that we have of the Boston Light Swim. Applications will be available in late spring 2008.

2007
18 Aug 07
The results are in. Winner Ray Gandy (3:29:48) overtook second-place finisher Joe Sheehan (3:30:48) near the end. Mallory Mead (3:35:19) and Sebastian Neumayer (3:36:29) followed soon for third and fourth places. Then came Clara Bennett (3:54:10), Elaine Kornbau (4:22:12), Tony Zamora (4:24:28), George Hunihan (4:39:54), Bill Wilson (5:12:56), John Sullivan (5:19:21), Mike Gemelli (5:19:47). Eleven of the 15 starters finished. The two 3-person relays from Groveland, (Steven Puopolo, David Miles, Dan Racki) and (David Sweeney, Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Somma), finished at the same time in 5:31:05.   Complete results are here.

This was a race to remember with grueling conditions from end to end.

    * 20-mph winds from the NW into the swimmers' path through the race
    * Horrendous waves, especially after the Long Island Bridge
    * Cold water throughout the race

Congratulations to all swimmers. Thanks to all the boaters, Boston Harbor Yacht Club, L Street Beach, and the US Coast Guard.

2007 Boston Light Swim Race Team
John Werner, Fred Knight, Dori Miller, and Greg O'Connor

2007
5-13 Aug 07
Notes to swimmers I. Notes to swimmers II. Notes to swimmers III. Notes to swimmers IV.

1 Aug 07
Race is full---no more entries, please. Each entrant will be notified via email. Swimmers---get your escort boats.   Begin your taper soon and monitor the water temperature. Get your Gu and PowerGel packets. Read the entire Swimmers' Guide to the Boston Light Swim!

19 Jun 07
Get ready, get set, enter. Here's the entry form. Keep on training. Find a boat. Two months remain before the race. Enter now.

13 Aug 06
2007 swim is on Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 at 10:00 am

2006
22 Aug 06
Elaine Kornbau's swim (pdf). Craig Lewin's photos.

13 Aug 06
New course record of 2:26:38 by Mark Warkentin! Craig Lewin (2:46:50) also beats old standard (2:47) set by Marcia Cleveland in 2002. 14 of 17 solo swimmers finished. Last year's overall winner, Dori Miller, was the fastest woman in 2:58:05. The start was fairly calm, but the water was cool (under 60^o F). The wind picked up to make the second half of the race a challenge. See results and initial pictures (5MB, pdf).

10 Aug 06
Boston Light Buoy temperature is 70^o F! Wow! Forecast for Sat is "NW winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 foot or less." If these hold, we'll see a fast race. Swimmers: Don't forget your food in the bathing suits, sunblock, and drinks. And look backwards when you are motoring to the start. See Schedule of events and Final Check List for swimmers.

26 Jul 06
Currently there are 19 solo entries and 4 relays. Provided escort boats are found, all can be accommodated. Swimmers, please try to get your escort boat lined up in the next two weeks. Using boston.craigslist.org is a good way to find a boater. We'll start sending out information tips soon.

10 Jul 06
Update on race: 12 solo entries and 2 relays so far. 1 place remains. Get your entry form in ASAP. As last year, we think advertising on boston.craigslist.org is a good way to find an escort boat. Please contact John or Fred for further information or see details.
Swim: Saturday, 12 August 2006, 8:45 am!
Banquet: Friday, 11 August 2006, 7:00 pm!

27 Jun 06
Update on race: 9 solo entries and 1 relay entry so far. 5 places remain.

22 May 06
The entry form is available. Entries will be accepted starting 1 June 2006. Limit is 15 entries, either solo or relay. Each swimmer or relay is responsible for obtaining an escort boat. See details.

9 Aug 05
Next year's swim will be on Saturday, 12 Aug 2006 at 8:45 am. (Analysis)
Due date for entries is Friday, 28 Jul 2006. Limited to 15 entries.

2005
9 Aug 05
Lots more pictures.

6 Aug 05
Results: Dori Miller wins! Dori's description of the race.

5 Aug 05
Buoy temperature took a dip last night to 62 deg F, but it's back to 65 deg F at 1pm.
Schedule of events.
Final Check List for swimmers.

27 Jun 05
2005 swim is on Saturday, 6 Aug 2005 at 7:30 am (with entry form)
Due date is July 15! (limited to 15 entries)

2007
14 Aug 04
Tentative: 2007 swim is on Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 at 10:00 am

2006
14 Aug 04 2006 swim is on Saturday, 12 Aug 2006 at 8:45 am

2005
14 Aug 04 2005 swim is on Saturday, 6 Aug 2005 at 7:30 am

2004
12 Aug 04
Photo Album, race details, and much more

1 Aug 04
Bill Ireland wins! Results.

29 Jul 04
Dinner is at Boston Harbor Yacht Club - 1805 William J Day Boulevard, Boston, MA 02127. Dinner starts at 7 pm.

7 Mar 04
Get your entry form here! and Get more information here!

17 Aug 03
2004 swim is on Sunday, 1 Aug 2004 at 7 am

2003 25 Aug 03
2003 Results
Account of Allison Riley's swim

17 Aug 03 Boston Globe Article
2003 Winner's course

14 Aug 03 Real-time Race Progress

1 Apr 03
2003 Info for race on 16 Aug 03 at 09:30
2003 PDF Entry Form

2002
2 Sep 02
2002 Fantastic Race Results
2002 Boston Light Swim (Fred Knight's account)

22 Aug 02 2002 Water conditions look promising
66^oF, 1-ft waves. Actual 62^oF; manageable waves.

17 Aug 02 2002 ESCORT BOATS ARE STILL NEEDED!
(Click to get 2002 PDF Boater Form)

2001

2001 Boston Light Swim (Fred Knight's account)

2000

2000 Boston Light Swim (Fred Knight's account)

1999
1 Sep 03
1999 Results

1998
1 Sep 03
1998 Results

Swim Year	PostingDate	Information
2008	21 Jun 08	2008 Race Details. 2008 Race Entry Form. You have until 2008 Jul 15 to enter the race, which is at 7am on 2008 Aug 2, Saturday. The limit is 15 entries (3 entries received as of 2008 June 25). The race organizers are looking for volunteers to take over organizing and running the race for next year and beyond. John Werner has devoted over 10 years to this race. Fred Knight wants to turn over control of the web site to a new individual.
2007	22 Aug 07	2007 Race Summary: Perfect Storm of a Race. Bill Wilson's account of his 2007 swim.
2010	16 Aug 07	The 2010 Boston Light Swim will be on Saturday, 2010 Aug 28, starting at 9:00am.
2009	16 Aug 07	The 2009 Boston Light Swim will be on Saturday, 2009 Aug 8, starting at 8:00am.
2008	16 Aug 07	The 2008 Boston Light Swim will be on Saturday, 2008 Aug 2, starting at 7:00am. This is the 100th anniversary of the earliest account that we have of the Boston Light Swim. Applications will be available in late spring 2008.
2007	18 Aug 07	The results are in. Winner Ray Gandy (3:29:48) overtook second-place finisher Joe Sheehan (3:30:48) near the end. Mallory Mead (3:35:19) and Sebastian Neumayer (3:36:29) followed soon for third and fourth places. Then came Clara Bennett (3:54:10), Elaine Kornbau (4:22:12), Tony Zamora (4:24:28), George Hunihan (4:39:54), Bill Wilson (5:12:56), John Sullivan (5:19:21), Mike Gemelli (5:19:47). Eleven of the 15 starters finished. The two 3-person relays from Groveland, (Steven Puopolo, David Miles, Dan Racki) and (David Sweeney, Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Somma), finished at the same time in 5:31:05. Complete results are here. This was a race to remember with grueling conditions from end to end. * 20-mph winds from the NW into the swimmers' path through the race * Horrendous waves, especially after the Long Island Bridge * Cold water throughout the race Congratulations to all swimmers. Thanks to all the boaters, Boston Harbor Yacht Club, L Street Beach, and the US Coast Guard. 2007 Boston Light Swim Race Team John Werner, Fred Knight, Dori Miller, and Greg O'Connor
2007	5-13 Aug 07	Notes to swimmers I. Notes to swimmers II. Notes to swimmers III. Notes to swimmers IV.
	1 Aug 07	Race is full---no more entries, please. Each entrant will be notified via email. Swimmers---get your escort boats. Begin your taper soon and monitor the water temperature. Get your Gu and PowerGel packets. Read the entire Swimmers' Guide to the Boston Light Swim!
	19 Jun 07	Get ready, get set, enter. Here's the entry form. Keep on training. Find a boat. Two months remain before the race. Enter now.
	13 Aug 06	2007 swim is on Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 at 10:00 am
2006	22 Aug 06	Elaine Kornbau's swim (pdf). Craig Lewin's photos.
	13 Aug 06	New course record of 2:26:38 by Mark Warkentin! Craig Lewin (2:46:50) also beats old standard (2:47) set by Marcia Cleveland in 2002. 14 of 17 solo swimmers finished. Last year's overall winner, Dori Miller, was the fastest woman in 2:58:05. The start was fairly calm, but the water was cool (under 60^o F). The wind picked up to make the second half of the race a challenge. See results and initial pictures (5MB, pdf).
	10 Aug 06	Boston Light Buoy temperature is 70^o F! Wow! Forecast for Sat is "NW winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 foot or less." If these hold, we'll see a fast race. Swimmers: Don't forget your food in the bathing suits, sunblock, and drinks. And look backwards when you are motoring to the start. See Schedule of events and Final Check List for swimmers.
	26 Jul 06	Currently there are 19 solo entries and 4 relays. Provided escort boats are found, all can be accommodated. Swimmers, please try to get your escort boat lined up in the next two weeks. Using boston.craigslist.org is a good way to find a boater. We'll start sending out information tips soon.
	10 Jul 06	Update on race: 12 solo entries and 2 relays so far. 1 place remains. Get your entry form in ASAP. As last year, we think advertising on boston.craigslist.org is a good way to find an escort boat. Please contact John or Fred for further information or see details. Swim: Saturday, 12 August 2006, 8:45 am! Banquet: Friday, 11 August 2006, 7:00 pm!
	27 Jun 06	Update on race: 9 solo entries and 1 relay entry so far. 5 places remain.
	22 May 06	The entry form is available. Entries will be accepted starting 1 June 2006. Limit is 15 entries, either solo or relay. Each swimmer or relay is responsible for obtaining an escort boat. See details.
	9 Aug 05	Next year's swim will be on Saturday, 12 Aug 2006 at 8:45 am. (Analysis) Due date for entries is Friday, 28 Jul 2006. Limited to 15 entries.
2005	9 Aug 05	Lots more pictures.
	6 Aug 05	Results: Dori Miller wins! Dori's description of the race.
	5 Aug 05	Buoy temperature took a dip last night to 62 deg F, but it's back to 65 deg F at 1pm. Schedule of events. Final Check List for swimmers.
	27 Jun 05	2005 swim is on Saturday, 6 Aug 2005 at 7:30 am (with entry form) Due date is July 15! (limited to 15 entries)
2007	14 Aug 04	Tentative: 2007 swim is on Saturday, 18 Aug 2007 at 10:00 am
2006	14 Aug 04	2006 swim is on Saturday, 12 Aug 2006 at 8:45 am
2005	14 Aug 04	2005 swim is on Saturday, 6 Aug 2005 at 7:30 am
2004	12 Aug 04	Photo Album, race details, and much more
	1 Aug 04	Bill Ireland wins! Results.
	29 Jul 04	Dinner is at Boston Harbor Yacht Club - 1805 William J Day Boulevard, Boston, MA 02127. Dinner starts at 7 pm.
	7 Mar 04	Get your entry form here! and Get more information here!
	17 Aug 03	2004 swim is on Sunday, 1 Aug 2004 at 7 am
2003	25 Aug 03	2003 Results Account of Allison Riley's swim
	17 Aug 03	Boston Globe Article 2003 Winner's course
	14 Aug 03	Real-time Race Progress
	1 Apr 03	2003 Info for race on 16 Aug 03 at 09:30 2003 PDF Entry Form
2002	2 Sep 02	2002 Fantastic Race Results 2002 Boston Light Swim (Fred Knight's account)
	22 Aug 02	2002 Water conditions look promising 66^oF, 1-ft waves. Actual 62^oF; manageable waves.
	17 Aug 02	2002 ESCORT BOATS ARE STILL NEEDED! (Click to get 2002 PDF Boater Form)
2001		2001 Boston Light Swim (Fred Knight's account)
2000		2000 Boston Light Swim (Fred Knight's account)
1999	1 Sep 03	1999 Results
1998	1 Sep 03	1998 Results