Michael Leake Archives – World Open Water Swimming Association

No Ferries On The Return From Peaks to Portland
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Steven Munatones 07/14/2013 No Comment

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California At yesterday's 32nd annual Peaks to Portland Swim, 375 swimmers took to the 2.4-mile swim from Peaks Island to Portland, Maine under sunny skies. 23 of the swimmers braved the water without wetsuits with most of the participants guided by an escort kayaker. In a nod to safety, the Cumberland County

Neoprene & Bioprene Swimmers Enjoy Peaks To Portland
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Steven Munatones 07/22/2012 No Comment

The 31st annual Peaks to Portland Swim was held today in Portland, Maine). The 2.4-mile ocean swim was tidal assisted from Peaks Island to East End Beach, Portland. Under great summer conditions, 316 swimmers started with the incoming tide, most of whom (94%) were wrapped up in neoprene. A much smaller minority (19) of hardened swimmers braved the 64°F