Maui Channel Swim - Established in
1972
The MAUI CHANNEL SWIM is the
original Masters distance relay race in open water. It begins on
the island of Lanai and ends at Kaanapali Beach on the Island of
Maui. In between is some fine rough water and a lot of
competitive long-distance swimming. Six-person teams on
individual escort boats trade off swimmers after successive
half-hour legs, then switch to ten-minute legs until the finish
line is reached anywhere from 3 to 7 hours later depending upon
sea conditions. Individuals will swim the whole race. The total
distance is approximately nine miles.
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