What's New?

• May 18: May Newsletter and 2017 Swim Lineup - Who will be swimming in the Channel Islands this season? Plus, new lifetime member Alice Ma.
• May 17: Pioneer and early-pioneer swim routes still available in the Channel Islands - outside of Anacapa and Catalina, the Channel Islands are stil rarely swum!
• May 16: Thank you, Scott Zornig - Recognizing 7 years of service as SBCSA president
• Mar 3: The California Triple Crown - A new marathon swimming bucket list challenge - Santa Barbara Channel, Catalina Channel, Lake Tahoe
• Mar 2: San Francisco 24 Hour Relay - Report on the SBCSA board's visit to the 24 Hour Relay in Aquatic Park, San Francisco.
• Earlier News

Steps to Swim with the SBCSA

1. Choose a swim route.
2. Make arrangements with an escort boat and identify your support crew.
3. Submit a sanction application:
   • Solo
   • Relay Team Leader
   • Relay Member
4. The SBCSA will assign an observer to your swim.
5. Train.
6. Swim across!