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The STILL WATER 8

The STILL WATER 8, a collection of swims formed for fresh water.

  • Loch Ness – Scotland – Distance: 23 miles/37km.  Temperature: Avg 50f/10C.  Known for its deep black and chilling waters (average 50 degrees).  Many swimmers have been challenged by the inky depths and “Nessie”. Route:  Fort Augustus – Loch End. Swim authentication:  MSF https://marathonswimmers.org/rules/9_using-msf-rules/ or BLDSA
  • Sea of Gailee-Northwest Israel-Distance 20.5k,
  • Route -lengthwise traverse of the lake
  • orgainization = Ratifying body; https;//galileemsa.org.il/en/
  • Lake Zurich – Switzerland – Distance: 16.4 miles/26.4km.  Temperature:  66.2 – 75.2F/19-24C.  This lake has an organized race that is recognized the world over. Route: Rapperswil to Zurich  Organization/Race:  https://ch.srichinmoyraces.org/veranstaltungen/zhlake
  • Lake Tahoe – USA – Distance:  40.2 kms/24.9 miles  .  Temperature: 50 – 58F/10 – 14.4.  Difficult due to temperature and altitude. 
  • Lake Taupo – New Zealand – Distance: 21 miles/34 km.  Temperature: 51 – 73F/11 – 23C.  Located on the North Island of New Zealand. Largest lake in New Zealand.  Route: Longest distance of the lakeOrganization + Ratifying body:  http://cookstraitswim.org.nz/
  • Lake Ontario – Canada – Distance:  31.5 miles/51km.  Temperatures: variable in a matter of hours due to wind.  50 – 72F/10-22C.  Difficult swim due to unpredictable wind and currents. Traditional Route. Organizations + Ratifying body: SSO
  • Lake Titicaca. Route:  To be determined. Organizations + Ratifying body: patagoniaswim.com

  • Lake Malawi