The Harbor Springs Coastal Crawl was awarded the USMS National Open Water 10K Championship for 2009.  

Event:  This will be a 10k open water swim, consisting of three laps around a 2.05-mile course marked with buoys in Little Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan.  

Feeding: a feeding area will be provided but you must provide your own food/drink and helper. 

Check-in: 6:00-6:45 AM. 

Mandatory pre-race meeting – 6:45.  You MUST be checked-in and ATTEND this meeting to be eligible to swim. 

NO RACE DAY ENTRIES 

Eligibility:  Open to all swimmers 18 years & over as of August 1, 2009.  All swimmers must be registered with USMS.  You must submit a copy of your 2009 registration or a completed One Event Registration Form ($14).  Entries without a copy of the 2009 USMS card will not be accepted. 

Entries:  All entries must be received by Saturday, July 25.  LATE AND RACE DAY ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  Entry fee is $35.00.  Your entry fee includes a barbecue picnic lunch.  Spectators may purchase a lunch, drink and dessert for only $6.00. 

Make checks payable to Hammerhead Swim Club

and mail to:    John Cowing,  Race Director

                         6212 Emmet Heights Road

                         Harbor Springs, MI  49740 

Safety: For safety reasons, swimmers who cannot complete 10k in 4-1/2 hours are advised not to enter.  Swimmers still on the course after the time limit will be stopped and listed as DNF in the results.  In the event of inclement weather, the race director may close the course and thereby prevent swimmers from completing the swim.  Entry fee includes a highly visible swim cap that must be worn during the swim.  Roving boats, jet skis, anchored boats and paddlers will provide safety. 

Water temperature: average temp in early August is 67°F.   

No Wetsuits Allowed 

Awards:  Commemorative ribbons to all finishers.  The first three male and female finishers in each age group will receive medals. Results will be posted at www.coastalcrawl.org 

Post-race Picnic & Awards Ceremony:  Free for all entrants and volunteers. Guests $6.00.  

Accommodations:  Contact Meet Directors, visit website or call Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce 231-526-7999 

Directions:  Approximately 1:30 north of Traverse City Airport.  Drive north on US-31 into Petoskey.   Turn west onto M-119 to Harbor Springs.  Approximately :30 south of Pellston Airport.  Drive south on US-31 into Petoskey.  Turn west onto M-119 to Harbor Springs.  Zorn Park (City Beach) * Bay Street * Harbor Springs, Michigan 

For more information, contact:  John Cowing, 231-330-8904 or Marilyn Early, 231-526-9824,  or email coastalcrawl AT gmail DOT com