COHO Swim
Set along the shores of Traditional Coast Salish Territory the First Annual Coho Festival Open Water Swim offers the opportunity to swim through the mythical waters described in Pauline Johnson’s Vancouver Legends along the coast of one of the worlds most scenic urban landscapes while at the same time contributing to the valuable salmon conservation activities the Coho Festival supports.
This open water swim forms a loop mimicking the migratory patterns Coho and other species of indigenous salmon have performed for millennia and centers on Ambleside Beach Park, part of the ecosystem that forms habitat for North Shore Coho salmon.
The swim will offer 1.5 km , 3 km, options starting and finishing close to the iconic welcoming pole that marks the entrance to the Capilano watershed.
At the finish line you will enter into the Coho Festival site where you will have the opportunity to participate in this annual festival celebrating the return of the Coho Salmon to the North Shore. Festival activities include environmental displays, visual arts exhibitions, entertainment by local and visiting performers, and of course the famous Salmon Barbeque.
All net proceeds of this event help to support salmon enhancement projects including stream stewardship.
RACE DIRECTOR – Ron den Daas
EVENT INFORMATION
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Date |
Sunday September 11th, 2011 |
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Race Start |
8:00 AM |
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Start/ Finish Location |
Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver |
ROUTE INFORMATION
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The swim starts and finishes at Ambleside Park and the Coho Festival |
ENTRY FEES
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Category |
Before Sept 1st |
Sept 1-10 |
Day Of Race |
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Solo |
$40 |
$50 |
$60 |
REGISTRATION
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Online |
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Entry Form |
Email here: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
PACKAGE PICKUP
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Sun., Sept 11 |
6:45 – 7:30 AM at the beach bar located at the south end of Ambleside Beach |
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Check-in |
7:00 - 7:30 AM at Start Line |
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Swimmers Breakfast |
9:00 AM at the beach bar located at the south end of Ambleside Beach |
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Awards Ceremony |
10:30 AM at the Finish Line (Ambleside Beach) |
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Age Groups |
Under 19 to 70+ in five year age groupings |
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Aid Station |
Located beside the start finish kiosk |
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Charity |
All net proceeds of this event help to support salmonid enhancement projects including stream stewardship |
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