Private Alcatraz Swims
Anxious about your first Alcatraz swim or do you simply want to make a crossing under controlled conditions?
Let me help. Using a highly experienced pilot
(who has made over 400 escorts) and authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard,
I'll escort you and up to three (3) friends on your own private Alcatraz
swim. The cost is $400 (total cost not per person).
If you've got an Alcatraz swim scheduled for
2012, check out the schedule below. These Alcatraz swims simulate the
tidal currents and routes on the days of the eight major commercial
events. Pre-swim the course and have a huge advantage over your
competitors on race day!
Don't see a date that suits your schedule or travel plans? Send me an email and we'll pick a date that works for you!
Watch Allen Luong's exciting video to see what these private Alcatraz swim escorts are all about!
There are two important caveats
1) All members of your group should be
able to swim at a similar speed. Because of boat traffic on the Bay,
all swimmers will be required to swim in a close-knit pod next to the
escort boat. This means that the fastest swimmer in your group will
only be as fast as the slowest swimmer.
2) You should be able to swim 1.5 miles
freestyle in 60 minutes or less. Any pace slower than this will not be
fast enough to get you across before the currents change.
You can reserve and pay for your private
Alcatraz swim now via Pay Pal or credit card. Please select the "add to
cart" icon, pay a $175.00 deposit and the date is yours (the remaining
$225.00 must be paid prior to the date of the swim)! (NOTE
for California residents: you will be "taxed" an additional $16.19 by
Pay Pal - this will be deducted from your $225 balance due and you can
give me a check for $208.81 made payable to Lane Lines to Shore Lines
LLC on the day of our swim.) I will contact you promptly to go over logistics. If you have questions before you lock your date in, contact me at [email protected].
If you would rather pay via check, please lock
in your reservation by sending a check in the amount of $175.00 payable
to "Lane Lines to Shore Lines LLC" and mailing it to 1427 Livingston
Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044-3930. (No checks drawn on foreign banks -
all checks must be drawn on U.S. banks, please.) The balance can be paid
on the day of your swim.
Alcatraz Challenge Swim (5/28/12),
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon (6/10/12), SF Triathlon at Alcatraz (7/8/12) and the Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon (7/22/12)
Saturday April 28, 2012 8:00 a.m. splash - reserved
Sunday April 29, 2012 9:00 a.m. splash
Wednesday May 2, 2012 9:15 a.m. splash - reserved
Monday May 7, 2012 7:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Friday May 11, 2012 7:00 a.m. splash
Saturday May 12, 2012 8:00 a.m. splash
Friday May 25, 2012 7:00 a.m. splash
Thursday June 7, 2012 7:30 a.m. splash
Friday June 8, 2012 8:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Saturday June 23, 2012 8:00 a.m. splash
Sunday June 24, 2012 9:00 a.m. splash
Tuesday Dec. 4, 2012 8:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Sharkfest Swim (7/28/12), Alcatraz Swim with the Centurions (8/25/12), Escape from the Rock Triathlon (8/25/12) and South End Invitational (9/08/12)
Saturday April 14, 2012 7:00 a.m. splash
Sunday April 15, 2012 8:00 a.m. splash
Monday April 30, 2012 6:45 a.m. splash - reserved
Tuesday May 1, 2012 8:15 a.m. splash - reserved
Thursday May 3, 2012 9:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Sunday May 13, 2012 6:30 a.m. splash
Monday May 14, 2012 7:45 a.m. splash
Tuesday June 12, 2012 7:15 a.m. splash
Tuesday June 19, 2012 7:00 a.m. splash - reserved
Thursday June 28, 2012 7:45 a.m. splash
Friday June 29, 2012 9:15 a.m. splash - reserved
Thursday July 12, 2012 8:15 a.m. splash - reserved
Friday July 13, 2012 9:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Saturday July 14, 2012 10:15 a.m. splash - reserved
Friday July 20, 2012 7:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Monday July 23, 2012 9:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Thursday July 26, 2012 6:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Friday July 27, 2012 7:45 a.m. splash
Sunday July 29, 2012 10:00 a.m. splash
Thursday August 9, 2012 6:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Saturday August 11, 2012 9:00 a.m. splash - reserved
Sunday August 12, 2012 10:00 a.m. splash - reserved
Saturday August 18, 2012 7:00 a.m. splash - reserved
Sunday August 19, 2012 7:45 a.m. splash - reserved
Sunday August 26, 2012 8:45 a.m. splash
Sunday Sept. 23, 2012 7:30 a.m. splash - reserved
Testimonials
"I just wanted to thank you for the Alcatraz
swim last month. I ran the Escape today and came out of the water in 32
minutes. More importantly, I had the confidence and comfort that
enabled me to enjoy the experience rather than fear it. There is no way
I would have felt that good about it had we not done the practice
crossing together with your briefing and guidance. Thanks again and
hope to swim with you again." - Randol C.
"I just wanted to write to say how much I
appreciated how you looked after me so well on the swim from Alcatraz. It really made the whole experience so enjoyable and your reassuring
presence steadied my pre-swim nerves!" - Collete C.
"Thanks so much for the Great Adventure! You were very supportive and "calming" during the swim." - Dave
"Today reminded me of the rewarding feeling when
someone achieves their goal. They are over the moon, you are happy for
them and at the same time, quietly you know that you played a part in
it. I imagine you get to feel that quite a bit in what you do. So
thanks for all your time, patience, coaching and encouragement." - Simon S.
"It was a fantastic experience for me to swim from Alcatraz and I was very glad of your expert guidance!"- Nicky G.
"We are home now after our tour of the USA and
experienced a lot...but what Laura and I agree is just how special our
Alcatraz swim was. Your clear instruction before the swim calmed our
nerves and reassured me that the 'impossible' swim was being monitored
by a true professional." - Mark P.
"Thank you again for Saturday's swim! You and
Rick [pilot] made this safe and enjoyable for us! Your extensive
knowledge of the area and preparation - charts and maps you showed us
before the swim - instilled such confidence in me. And, your enthusiasm
and love for aquatics added energy and even more enjoyment." - Patt M.