Lynn Swim Alerts

Monday, August 08, 2005

Report Time: 10:30 am Monday August 8
Location: Just north of Amalga Harbor, Juneau
See Map - Amalga Harbor is in the center of the map, in the area of the small island.

Steve Vick is in the home stretch! After yesterday afternoon's swim from Berners Bay to just north of Amalga Harbor, he is within 3 days of completion. Steve was joined yesterday by Juneau Master Swim Coach, Jan Rumble, for about 2 hours in the water. Steve covered about 7 miles yesterday afternoon.

The Fjordland, a Haines-based tour boat that runs visitors between Haines, Skagway and Juneau, came close in yesterday and the passengers on the boat were able to talk to Steve and lend encouragement to the team.

The team is receiving a great deal of media attention and anyone who wants to see Steve in action this afternoon, can put in at Amalga Harbor. Steve will be swimming through the Amalga Harbor area between 5 and 6 pm today. Supporters and media are encouraged to visit the team and to call the support boat at the numbers listed below.

Projected Finish Time!!!
Steve will be finishing his epic swim on Wednesday evening, August 10 at about 6pm at Auke Recreation Area, just north of the Ferry Terminal.
There will be a celebration barbecue between 6pm and 8pm for all supporters. Please spread the word and come to the beach to welcome Steve and his team!

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