Practice Swims

We are very pleased to offer this opportunity at such a low cost.  The property at Fort Ritchie is restricted to the residents that live in Fort Ritchie.  Racine MultiSports has exclusive rights to use the lake for these swims.  Swimming is otherwise prohibited in Lake Royer outside of these organized practice swims.

Swim Report:    TBD, check back in April 2012    



Water Conditions:  The water in Lake Royer is clean and is usually free of underwater vegetation.  The lake is treated throughout the year to keep vegetation to a minimum.  Water temperatures will vary and once the water temp is over 70 degrees wetsuits will not be required. 

Purpose:  These swims are designed to give newer to advanced swimmers an open water venue to practice swimming.  We will not provide coaching at these practices yet feel free to bring your coach.

Benefits:  Test a new wetsuit, swim with other people without lap lanes, sight bouys and turns, measure your speed, and get comfortable in open water.

Course:  The swim course will be an out and back loop, 150 meters out and 150 meters back, swimming in a counter-clockwise direction.  Each lap is 300 meters, 5 laps equals the olympic distance swim.                                                                        
                                                                                      COURSE MAPS

Fees:  We are offering this opportunity at cost in order to offer you this rare opportunity while covering our expenses.  The fee is $7.00 if you email us no later than 8pm the night before the swim to confirm your spot.  All others will pay $10.00 for same day registration.  Fees must be cash or check paid to Ken Racine.

Parking:    We ask that everyone park in a designated parking spot, no parking along the road.



Services:  
    -300 meter marked course (per lap)
    -Turn bouys to practice sighting
    -Kayaker with floatation aide
    -Water and Heed for hydration
    -Access to Community Center locker room after swim (Saturdays only)
    -Swim Caps provided
    -Water time will be 1.5 hours

Rules:
    -Events must be scheduled in advance
    -Only Racine MultiSports can organize the swims
    -Swim caps must be worn for safety (included)
    -Must sign a waiver upon arriving
    -Do not enter the water until authorized

Instructions:
    -Email Racine MultiSports to confirm your spot
    -Visit the Community Center for rest rooms
    -Park at the lake (see Map above)
    -Arrive at the lake at least 15 minutes prior to swim time
    -Sign waiver, pay and recieve your swim cap at the lake