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"Welcome to Lane Lines to Shore Lines - the official website of Gary Emich!      (ASCA - Level 2 & USAT - Level 1 Coach)   
 
Whether you're preparing for an Alcatraz swim, a triathlon or any other open water swim,      Lane Lines to Shore Lines is the site where you can find the information and resources to help you transition from pool to open water swimming comfortably, confidently, safely and all while having a good time.  Come on in - the water is open!
 
 
 

Latest in Alcatraz and Open Water Swimming

Written by Gary from the Spring 2009 issue of USA Triathlon Life Magazine

By Gary Emich
May 19, 2009
Don't Let the Pool Cheat You

Written by Gary from the July 2008 Issue of Inside Triathlon Magazine

By Gary Emich, Inside Triathlon Magazine
June 16, 2008
Train Like You Race
GO TO MY "NEWS" PAGE TO READ OTHER ARTICLES I'VE WRITTEN FOR USA TRIATHLON LIFE, TRIATHLETE & INSIDE TRIATHLON MAGAZINES
 
 
 
        
        
 
 
 
 
        
    Looking for a New Aquatic Adventure?
    Check out BAJA EXPEDITION'S New
     "OPEN WATER SWIMMING EXPEDITIONS" 
    (Photos & Guide Reports Now Available from the
    Inaugural October 2008 Swimming Expeditions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
               
     SWIM ACROSS AMERICA - SAN FRANCISCO
October 3, 2009 SAVE THE DATE
1.5 Mile Swim from the
Golden Gate Bridge to Crissy Field
SWIM-DONATE-VOLUNTEER
Proceeds benefit breakthrough
cancer research programs
at UCSF Children's Hospital and
Children's Hospital Oakland 
 
 
 
PRIVATE ALCATRAZ SWIMS
Sign up for your own privately escorted Alcatraz swim today! 
 
For 2009:
I have 36 Alcatraz crossings scheduled that simulate the tidal currents and routes of the 6 major commercial Alcatraz events scheduled for 2009.  Pre-swim the course and have a huge advantage over your competitors on race day.  See my "Services" page and sign-up today. 
 
 
Watch Allen Luong's exciting video to see what these private Alcatraz swim escorts are all about!