Over the weekend, the Saipan Swim Club enjoyed a record number of swimmers participating in its 2.4 km Escape from Mañagaha to American Memorial Park. On the island of Saipan, part of the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the North Pacific, 69 out of 72 swimmers finished the Escape, compared with 34 in 2011 and 42 participants in 2012. The
Forty-two swimmers ranging of all ages and abilities participated in the 9th Annual Escape from Managaha sponsored by the Saipan Swim Club. With perfect conditions for the 2.4 km channel swim from Mañagaha to American Memorial Park, the swimmers were supported and monitored by 12 kayakers, the Sea Spray and Department of Public Safety Jet skis. Victoria
The Saipan Swim Club is hosting 42 swimmers in the 9th annual Escape from Managaha on May 5th, but late registrations are still being accepted. The $25 registration fee includes a boat ride to Managaha. Wetsuits, fins, snorkels, and buoys may be used. Copyright © 2012 by Open Water Source
The Saipan Swim Club is hosting the 9th annual Escape from Mañagaha on May 5th. This intimate and challenging swim is a 2.4 km crossing of the shipping channel between Saipan and Mañagaha. Saipan is the largest island of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a chain of 15 tropical islands in the western Pacific Ocean about 190 km
