Columbia River Cross Channel Swim

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The Roy Webster Cross-Channel Swim is a 1.1-mile (1.77 km) river swim in Washington, U.S.A. It is one of the World's Top 100 River Swims and is held on Labor Day in September each year.

Course

The course is in the Columbia River across to Hood River.

History

The Roy Webster Cross-Channel Swim originated in 1942 when local orchardist Roy Webster challenged himself to swim across the river.

Distance

1.1 miles

Type

River

Location

City Pasco to Kennewick

State/County/Province Washington

Country USA

Region Americas

Contact

Name Eric Greager

Email [1]

Event Information

Month: September

Event Date: 9/11/2010

Website: http://www.3RRR.org

Class: Amateur

Wetsuit: Yes

Charity: No

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