3rd Annual Santa Barbara Channel Swim 6x6 Relay Race
6 boats - 6 swimmers per boat
September 4-5, 2009

See News and Stories for details of the 2008 Race

2007 6x6 relay winning team John Bishop, Cindy Braden, Corey Chan, Jerry Mahoney,
Scott Reed, and Seth Streeter. 12 hours, 48 minutes. Photo by Rhonda Johnson.

36 swimmers, 6 boats with captains and 12 kayakers!
$1000 cash award to the winning team + 1-year possession of the Water Spirit trophy!

Category A, no wetsuits allowed. Santa Cruz Island to East Beach
Approximately 26 miles. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Cost per swimmer: $250 Includes • after swim banquet/awards • medal • long-sleeve t-shirt

Each team must provide their own boat, captain, kayaks, and paddlers. SBCSA will approve the boats. Skipper must be a well seasoned SB channel pilot. A kayak paddler must accompany the swimmer at all times but may not lead the swimmer. Download 2009 flyer.

Interested? Contact Emilio Casanueva.Read about the 2008 race