The Namolokama Canoe Club will be sponsoring an Open Water Swim at 9 a.m. on July 25 at Hanalei Pier. The event is for all keiki and adults with two events around the pier for keiki and adult events including a one-half mile, one-mile and for the first time this year, a two-mile swim.

The pre-registration deadline is July 11. Participants can register online at www.namolokama.com, or at local surf shops, athletic clubs and swim clubs and the YMCA.

Late registration will be the day of the event, beginning at 7 a.m.

Medals will be presented for all age groups, as well as shirts, food and goodie bags for keiki.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Kaua‘i Food Bank.

Additionally, the coordinators ask that swimmers and supporters bring something for the donation bin.

2009 Open Water Swim Flyer (.PDF)

2009 Registration Form (.PDF)

For more information call 826-7585.

(Source: The Garden Island)