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Two great stories on Marcia in Barrington and New Trier magazines.

Real Swimmers Swim Naked Are you a Real Swimmer? A purist who loves to swim without any aides? If so, you’re eligible for a t-shirt depicting this honor. To order your light blue t-shirt emblazoned across the chest with Real Swimmers Swim Naked please send your size (M/L/XL) and $20 check, payable to “Marcia Cleveland” to Marcia Cleveland 915 Pine Tree Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093

Good Luck with your REAL swimming!


LDPatchLogo Are you a USMS Long Distance Postal National Championship Swimmer ? If so, you’re eligible for a t-shirt depicting this honor. Please send your size (M/L/XL) and $20 check, payable to “Marcia Cleveland” to Marcia Cleveland, 915 Pine Tree Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093 Good Luck with your swimming! (click on the image to see it bigger)

CHANNEL SWIM PACK LIST

These are some of the basic and not-so-basic items you need for a swim. Customize this list according to your needs. Items that can be purchased in Dover are marked with an asterisk( * ).

FOOD-ORIENTED

  • Feeding Pole
  • Feeding Basket
  • Powdered or Liquid Food
  • Solid Foods *
  • Lots of Bottled Water * Determine amount/hour
  • Cups * If disposable, bring lots. Use uncoated cups since wax coatings will melt with hot liquids.
  • String & Duct tape * (To attach to cups, if necessary.)
  • Thermos Bottles (2-3)
  • Water Bottles (2-3)

RECORDING EQUIPMENT

  • Stop Watch
  • Wrist Watch
  • Camera
  • Film *
  • Video camera
  • Battery packs
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Paper (notebook) *
  • Clipboard
  • Greaseboard
  • Erasers
  • Marking Pens
  • Whistle
  • Pocket Knife

CLOTHING

  • Suits
  • Caps
  • Goggles (tested & numbered)
  • Light Stick
  • Towels (3-4)
  • Paper Towels *
  • Plastic Bags * (for garbage & wet things)
  • Medium-weight Jacket
  • Rain Slicker
  • Sweat Pants
  • Running Tights
  • Shorts
  • Sweatshirt (2)
  • Long Sleeve T (2)
  • Short Sleeve T (2)
  • Sneakers/Sandals
  • Socks
  • Mittens
  • Ski Hat
  • Sleeping Bag

CREW

  • Food *
  • Water *
  • Hat
  • Rain Slicker
  • Medium-weight Jacket
  • Dry Clothes
  • Deck Shoes/Sandals
  • Sunglasses
  • Suntan Lotion *

VERY IMPORTANT:

  • Boat Money
  • Passport
  • Official Swim Info
  • CSA Information Pack


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