Bridges to Bluffs Swim Preview #2 (3.3 or 4.4 miles)

Preview swim #2/2 for Bridges to Bluffs 10k (race date = 17 Sep 2023).  This is an opportunity for both swimmers and pilots to check out the B2B course - you do not need to be registered for B2B to participate in this preview. Swimmers are encouraged to bring a pilot, but this is not a 1-1 piloted swim, rather all the pilots will be spread across our field and support 1-3 swimmers.

The event is FREE. Registration for this preview is REQUIRED for EVERY participant.

For this second preview, we'll swim 3.3 or 4.4 miles, all of which are part of the B2B race course. We will enter at Neyland Drive Boat Ramp, and exit at the Sequoyah Hills Boat Ramp (3.3 miles) or Sequoyah Hills Park (4.4 miles). Sequoyah Hills Park/Bathrooms is the location of the B2B race exit and finish line celebration.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

** Pilots or swimmers may choose to enter or exit the water at another location - just kindly share your plans so we can keep an accurate count of all those that enter/exit the water with our group! **
7:00 Pilots unload (or inflate SUPs) at Neyland Boat Ramp; then drive 10-minutes to Neyland Boat Ramp - someone will be there to watch boats.
7:20 Swimmers pick up pilots at Sequoyah Hills Bathrooms AND Sequoyah Hills Boat Ramp, then drive to Neyland Boat Ramp

7:30 Last car loaded up for shuttle to Neyland Boat Ramp(10-minute drive)
7:50 Be ready to swim and paddle

8:00 Safety/Navigational Briefing for Pilots and Swimmers
8:10 Enter water
8:15 Start swimming once most of group is ready (let’s start together!)


There are two exit options. The swim is 4.4 miles to the B2B exit at SH Bathrooms/Park, or 3.3 miles to the SH Boat Ramp. This is ALL part of the B2B event course.

Depending on the River assistance, plan on 1:30-2:30 to be on/in the water.
AFTER the Swim, pilots please help shuttle swimmers back to Neyland Boat Ramp to collect their cars.

ADDRESSES

START = Neyland Drive Boat Ramp aka KUB, 1995 Neyland Drive, 37916

EXIT, 3.3 miles = Sequoyah Hills Boat Ramp, 1600 Cherokee Blvd, 37919

EXIT, 4.4 miles = Sequoyah Hills Park West (Bathrooms), 2280 Cherokee Blvd, 37919

In case of severe weather or other reason to cancel, we will attempt to reschedule this preview, but it is not guaranteed.

All attendees will be required to be a member of, or join, the LB Endurance CLUB, a USAT-registered club, for the purpose of extending liability insurance and enhancing communication. Joining LB Endurance Club does not preclude membership in other USAT-registered clubs, nor does it extend further benefits. Club membership is FREE and lasts the calendar year (so you are all set for other previews and LB Endurance-led events). As you complete Preview registration, you will be prompted to join LB Endurance Club if you are not already a member. Thank you!