March 2, 2010

Dear Ocean Swimmers,

There have been many changes with the SBCSA. Please see below:

Founder

Our President and Founder, Emilio Casanueva, has recently resigned and
moved to Chile. We are forever grateful to Emilio for starting our
organization and tuning it into what it is today. Prior to the formation of
the SBCSA, only 9 swims were recorded in the Channel islands (excluding
Catalina). During Emilio's 4 years as President of the organization, 37
swims were successfully completed including several "first time" swims. We
wish Emilio all the best and hope to see him conquer another channel island
in the near future. Emilio and his immediate family are safe after the
tragic earthquake in Chile this week.

Fees

Our new fees for 2010 which include an official observer and insurance are:

Solo Swim

Register by May 1:

Single solo crossing: $500
Double solo crossing: $750
Triple solo crossing: $1000

Register after May 1:

Single solo crossing: $750
Double solo crossing: $1000
Triple solo crossing: $1250

Relay Swim

Register by May 1:

Single relay crossing: $900
Double relay crossing: $600
Triple relay crossing: $1200

Register after May 1:

Single relay crossing: $900
Double relay crossing: $1200
Triple relay crossing: $1500

Board

We would like to welcome the following new members to our Board of
Directors:

Jim Fitzpatrick - Laguna Hills, CA
Jane Cairns - Santa Barbara, CA
Lynn Kubiask - Laguna Beach, CA
Dave Van Mouwerik - San Luis Obispo, CA
Dale Mercker - Louisville, KY

They join returning board members:

Scott Zornig - Coto de Caza, CA
Dean White - Santa Barbara, CA
Nick Caine - Atherton, CA
Ned Dennison, Ireland

The board's mission is to see that the history of swims to, from and around
the 7 channel island (excluding Catalina Island) is preserved and to
promote safe swims from these islands.

Questions

Please contact Scott Zornig.