Lake Argyle Swim
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The First National Kimberly Lake Argyle Swim is held in Lake Argyle in Western Australia. The 10 km (6.2-mile) or 20 km (12.4-mile) marathon swims are for solo swimmers, duos (teams of 2) or teams of 4.
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Location
Situated 75 kilometres from the town of Kununurra, Western Australia, Lake Argyle is located 40 kilometres from the Northern Territory Border and covers 980 square kilometres at normal water levels. Long since recognised as one of the most spectacular places to visit in Australia, the Lake Argyle Swim provides experienced swimmers with an unsurpassed outback adventure.
Conditions
Clean freshwater awaits all solo, duo or quad teams, no sharks, bluebottles, ocean rips or chafing, just a very pleasant 22 - 26 degrees in 980 square kilometres of man-made lake to enjoy.
Support Boat
Solo, duo and quad swimmers require a support boat that is a minimum of 4m in length.
Paddlers
Solo, duo and quad swimmers require a support paddler/kayaker. It is compulsory that paddle craft be used to assist the swimmer/s and skipper on the day. If you are traveling from outside of the area the committee will assign someone to assist you in finding appropriate support paddler/s.
Swimsuit Regulations
Any suit improving buoyancy or propulsion would exclude the wearer/team from winning prizes; anyone who wants to wear one is still able to participate.
External links
- Lake Argyle Swim
- Open Water Swimming Is A Bunch of Crocs
- Lake Argyle Swim Sets Up Sports Award
- Rugged Beauty of Lake Argyle Draws Swimmers
- Barracudas Fly in First National Lake Argyle Swim
- List Of Marathon Swims Around The World
- Marathon Swimming
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Open Water Swimming website
- Daily News of Open Water Swimming
- International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
- Hang Onto Your Seats During The Lake Argyle Swim
