Important Alterations to the CCSF Rules
New Safety Measures for Swimmers and Support Crew
The Catalina Channel Swimming Federation rules have been tweaked. We encourage every swimmer, kayaker, and supporter to visit the page and become acquainted with them. We feel it’s important — for everyone’s safety — to make a few significant changes to the CCSF rules. Please make note:
• The age limit for support crew on any swim is now 14 years old. CCSF swimmers with young family members will need to make arrangements so that children under 14 can cheer from the shore.
• A companion swimmer is allowed in the water for a total of 3-hours in 1-hour increments. Under these restrictions, the maximum time of a pace swim is 60-minutes. Further, that particular pace swimmer may join the CCSF swimmer for a total of 3 hours. The CCSF swimmer can opt for multiple pacers which could extend, if staggered properly, for the entire channel crossing.
• CCSF application packets including medical certificate, payment of fees, membership dues, signed waiver forms, swim summary, and ‘plan your swim’ is due at least 60 days before the scheduled swim date. The CCSF will not process an incomplete application.
Safety Training Sessions on May 1st & 6th
CPR and First Aid Classes for San Diego & Los Angeles
Two observer training sessions are planned. John York will host one in Los Angeles on Saturday May 6th. Carol Sing hosts the San Diego safety event on Sunday May 1st. We’ve scheduled two dates in Southern California to make it more convenient in terms of travel. Important details for attendees:
• Email Paula Selby which session you’ll attend
• 9 am start for the CPR-First Aid-AED session
• After lunch will be the CCSF observer course (until 4pm)
• New safety procedures and CCSF rules will be discussed
• Bring a copy of your USMS and/or USA Swimming membership card
• Bring your calendar to schedule dates you can observe
In July, David Clark will conduct on-the-water paddle escort classes specifically designed for long distance swimmers. More details in the next newsletter.
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