SBCSA News

1 Dec 2018 - December Newsletter - Deep Six take Santa Cruz; banquet recap
22 Oct 2018 - October Newsletter - season recap & banquet info
15 May 2018 - Semana Nautica 6-mile swim - entries available
6 Apr 2018 - April Newsletter - October/November swim successes; banquet recap; new lifetime members.
3 Nov 2017 - 2017 Swim Season in Review - Recapping 13 solo swims and 4 relays sanctioned by the SBCSA in our 2017 season. Discovering a key detail from the first Santa Barbara Channel swim in 1978.
19 Oct 2017 - October Newsletter - Anacapa swims by Steve Dalke, Alice Ma, Karina Garcia, and Linda Simons. Dan Simonelli triple island hopper swim. First relay circumnavigation of Santa Cruz Island.
15 Sep 2017 - September Newsletter - Amy Gubser, Angel More, Ryan Utsumi Anacapa swims. New mainland-Anacapa record. Zombies relays swim Santa Rosa to Goleta.
18 May 2017 - May Newsletter and 2017 Swim Lineup - Who will be swimming in the Channel Islands this season? Plus, new lifetime member Alice Ma.
17 May 2017 - Pioneer and early-pioneer swim routes still available in the Channel Islands - outside of Anacapa and Catalina, the Channel Islands are stil rarely swum!
16 May 2017 - Thank you, Scott Zornig - Recognizing 7 years of service as SBCSA president
3 Mar 2017 - The California Triple Crown - A new marathon swimming bucket list challenge - Santa Barbara Channel, Catalina Channel, Lake Tahoe
2 Mar 2017 - San Francisco 24 Hour Relay - Report on the SBCSA board's visit to the 24 Hour Relay in Aquatic Park, San Francisco.
1 Mar 2017 - A Father and Son's "Night Sea Journey" - A short water-themed film featuring Dave and Kyle Van Mouwerik
2 Dec 2016 - 2016 Season Recap and Awards Banquet - Congratulations to all our successful swimmers - 10 solo swims and 2 relays.
1 Dec 2016 - Tandem Swimming – Is the juice worth the squeeze? - Do the benefits (reduced cost, piece of mind and automatic training partner) outweigh the potential problems?
27 Oct 2016 - It has been my pleasure to serve you... - A farewell message from SBCSA president Scott Zornig
27 Oct 2016 - October Successes - Hank Wise and Russ Parker - plus new Lifetime Members Carol Sing and David Barra
27 Oct 2016 - The Formation of the SBCSA - A brief history - Scott recounts the SBCSA's pre-history and early years, 1999-2008
5 Oct 2016 - September Successes - Rachel Horn, Peter Lofquist, Jim Cherry swim Anacapa
3 Aug 2016 - Out, Around, & Back - relay team swims from Catalina to Santa Barbara Island
3 Aug 2016 - Chartering a Boat for Your Marathon Swim - a few best practices
5 Jul 2016 - The Swimmer's Biopedia - What every marathon swimmer should give to every person on their support team
5 Jul 2016 - The Lineup - our scheduled channel swims for the 2016 season - 8 solos and 2 relays (so far)
18 Apr 2016 - Santa Barbara Observer Training - June 11 - New lifetime member Daniel Fung; Announcing MSF Tracks; Scott Z swims around Coronado Isl
2 Mar 2016 - 2016 Sanction Applications are open! - Apply before May 1 for early-bird discounts
7 Jan 2016 - We are 10 years old! - Reflections on a decade of channel swimming
2 Dec 2015 - Banquet Recap, and happy holidays! - SBCSA honors 2015 successes in San Pedro, CA
26 Oct 2015 - Congratulations to the Class of 2015 - 12 successes on 15 attempts. October swims include Robin Rose and Deep Enders
5 Oct 2015 - September Successes and Firsts - Natalie Merrow, Micki Poole, Peter Hayden, Arch Academy Zombies
9 Sep 2015 - Monthly Successes - Sarah Green, Natalie Merrow, Irvine Novaquatics
9 Sep 2015 - Dave Van Mouwerik explores Estero Bay - unprecedented swim by SBCSA board member
9 Sep 2015 - Captain Webb - movie trailer
3 Aug 2015 - New Book - Piers of the California Coast
2 Jul 2015 - Newest Lifetime Member - James R. Clifford
2 Jul 2015 - Fast Times - five fastest crossings from Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands
12 Jun 2015 - Swim Camp Catalina II - a few openings remain
12 Jun 2015 - New Lifetime Members - Natalie Merrow and Bart Bleuel
12 Jun 2015 - Who holds the record for the longest unassisted marathon swim? - An editorial by Scott Zornig
5 Jun 2015 - Samantha Allen, Anacapa to Oxnard - First success of 2015
2 Jun 2015 - 2015 Swim Line-up -
27 Apr 2015 - Early bird applications due May 1st! - plus observer training and Yudovin Memorial Relay
9 Apr 2015 - New 'Channel Conditions' web app launched - check out what's happening in the Channel, right now
31 Mar 2015 - 2015 Observer Training - to be held Saturday May 30 in Santa Barbara
31 Mar 2015 - Early-Bird Applications due May 1st - start an online application now!
31 Mar 2015 - David Yudovin, 1951-2015 - Santa Barbara Channel pioneer unexpectedly passes away at 63
19 Feb 2015 - Online Applications Now Live - no more paper applications!
19 Feb 2015 - New Year, New Website - check out our new look!
19 Feb 2015 - New Lifetime Members - Howard Burns and Beau Gatch -
19 Feb 2015 - Changes for the 2015 Swimming Season - observer compensation, online applications, refund policy
9 Jan 2015 - The Marathon Swimmers Federation - providing guidelines for documenting, and rules for undertaking marathon swims in ungoverned waters.
9 Jan 2015 - Happy New Year from the SBCSA! - new adventures, new goals, new memories
9 Jan 2015 - The 12 Hour Rule - escort boats are allowed to have the same pilot at the helm for a maximum of 12 hours before they are required to rest
2 Dec 2014 - Some Interesting Statistics - Historical data on Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island swims
7 Nov 2014 - Congratulations to the 2014 SBCSA Swimmers - 11 successful swims out of 21 attempts
7 Nov 2014 - Introducing new board member Julian Rusinek - the first and only human to swim from San Miguel Island to Santa Rosa Island
6 Oct 2014 - A Tough Year - 9 successful swims to date out of 16 attempts
6 Oct 2014 - Newsletter Recommendation - MSF's 'The Week in Marathon Swimming' - written by SBCSA board member Evan Morrison and the Loneswimmer, DOnal Buckley
6 Oct 2014 - SBCSA Banquet - Saturday, November 1st - aboard the Pacific Spirit in San Pedro Harbor
2 Sep 2014 - New Sonic Safety Devices - the latest advances in shark deterrents
2 Sep 2014 - New Lifetime Members - Ken Hintz and Anthony McCarley
2 Sep 2014 - Conditional Conundrum - Swells Shut Swims Down - 16 attempts planned in September and October
8 Aug 2014 - Pacific Ocean 3, SBCSA 1 - team completes first relay crossing between Santa Barbara Island and Catalina
8 Aug 2014 - Hiring An Escort Boat - issues to consider in hiring a pilot
1 Jul 2014 - Stinger Suits – Should They Be Allowed in Marathon Swimming? - editorial by Scott Zornig
3 Jun 2014 - The 2014 Line-Up, so far - 14 solos and 2 relays
24 Apr 2014 - Uniformity in Marathon Swimming - an editorial by Scott Zornig
24 Apr 2014 - Early-Bird Applications Due May 1st - to qualify for discounted sanction fees
1 Apr 2014 - The Julian Rusinek Scholarship Fund - to help financially needy aspiring marathon swimmers
1 Apr 2014 - How to be a Good Support Swimmer - 20 do's and don'ts
1 Apr 2014 - Giving Back to Marathon Swimming - observe for the SBCSA!
3 Mar 2014 - Driven to show at the San Luis Obispo Film Festival - see the marathon swimming documentary, March 5-9
3 Feb 2014 - The Southern California Eight - channel swims from 12 miles to 70
3 Feb 2014 - Marathon Swimmers Federation Publishes Standardized Rules of Marathon Swimming - co-authored by SBCSA board member Evan Morrison
3 Feb 2014 - Marathon Swiming Documentary Driven to show at Santa Barbara Film Festival - February 4th and 7th at the Museum of Art
7 Jan 2014 - What is Marathon Swimming? - an editorial by SBCSA President Scott Zornig
7 Jan 2014 - Happy New Year from the SBCSA! - board member polar bear swims
4 Dec 2013 - Happy Holidays - plus new Lifetime Member Michelle McConica
4 Dec 2013 - 73 Piers in 93 Days - undertaking a challenge to swim around every pier in the State of California
29 Oct 2013 - Who is David Yudovin and Why is He Good for Our Sport? - profile of a Santa Barbara Channel pioneer
29 Oct 2013 - Are You Doing a Marathon Swim in Water Ungoverned by a Marathon Swimming Organization? - some guidelines for off-the-grid swims
29 Oct 2013 - 2013 SBCSA Banquet Honorees - plus new Lifetime Members Theo Schmeeckle and Vic Anderson
20 Oct 2013 - 2013 SBCSA Awards Banquet is November 2nd - includes private screening of the Marathon Swim Movie DRIVEN
4 Oct 2013 - September Successes! - plus new green policy, awards banquet, and interesting facts about Santa Rosa Island
4 Oct 2013 - Top 10 Reasons Against Swim Bootlegging - why it's important to go through sanctioning organizations
4 Oct 2013 - Diana Nyad's Epic Swim - an editorial by SBCSA President Scott Zornig
4 Oct 2013 - Anti-Shark Jammers - a new product for marathon swimmers
5 Sep 2013 - How to Train for Colder Marathon Swims - some training tips
5 Sep 2013 - Fear No Pier - a very unusual marathon swim
5 Sep 2013 - Anacapa Hard Lemonade! - Lynn Kubasek attempts an unprecedented Anacapa circumnavigation - plus interesting facts about Santa Barbara Island
7 Aug 2013 - Training Alone - is it worth the risk?
6 Aug 2013 - Regina Swims Santa Cruz - Regina Matheu of Guatemala is the 10th person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the mainland
2 Jul 2013 - On shark sightings in marathon swimming - Plus, Anacapa swim statistics
1 Jul 2013 - A call to arms on new ocean swimming regulations - L.A. County Board of Supervisors and Department of Beaches and Harbors recently adopted a new policy which prohibits organized water activity without permissions, permits and insurance.
3 Jun 2013 - 2013 Swim Lineup - plus, 21 songs with swimming lyrics
25 Apr 2013 - What would you do? - observer multiple-choice quiz
3 Apr 2013 - Cesar Barria swims Anacapa -
2 Apr 2013 - Panama - A Marathon Swimmer's Paradise -
2 Mar 2013 - Guest commentary on open water swimming rules - by record-setting marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey
1 Mar 2013 - The results are in! Marathon swimming rules survey - What do marathon swimmers think should and shouldn't be allowed on marathon swims?
1 Feb 2013 - Happy New Year from the SBCSA - sanction applications, new rules, observer recruitment
1 Dec 2012 - The Future of Marathon Swimming – New Technology on the Horizon - should marathon swimmers embrace or reject technologies that make the sport easier?
1 Dec 2012 - December Newsletter -
3 Nov 2012 - Gratuities for a marathon swim - Should you tip for marathon swim support, and if so, how much?
2 Nov 2012 - October Swim Successes - Jim McConica, Santosh Patil, three relays from Coto Masters
1 Nov 2012 - 2012 Awards Banquet -
1 Oct 2012 - October Newsletter - Tina Neill swims off San Clemente; Neitz, Vargas, Jirkovsky, Ball, Goh swim off Anacapa; Morrison swims off Santa Cruz
1 Sep 2012 - September Newsletter - August swim successes, DRIVEN documentary; marathon swim gear checklist; assisted swims
1 Aug 2012 - August Newsletter - July swim successes; survey on training yardage
1 Jul 2012 - The Inconsistencies in Marathon Swimming - arguing for unity of rules and standards
1 Jun 2012 - June Newsletter - 2012 swim lineup; marathon swimming in Puerto Rico; marathon swim movies
1 May 2012 - The Story of the Emmy Marathon Swim - The backstory on the Emmy-winning NBC segment about Scott's Anacapa swim; marathon swimming books
1 Apr 2012 - April Newsletter - Early-bird apps due May 1; Santa Cruz Island history
1 Mar 2012 - March Newsletter - New recognized relays from the 1980s; SB Island history; Fun facts about our board members
1 Feb 2012 - February Newsletter - 2012 Applications open; Anacapa Island history
3 Jan 2012 - The Southern California Eight - Who will be the first to swim all eight channels of the Channel Islands?; San Clemente Island history
1 Dec 2011 - December Newsletter -
23 Oct 2011 - October Newsletter - Evan Morrison joins board; Marcia Cleveland to attend banquet
28 Sep 2011 - September Swim Successes - Jim Neitz's third Anacapa swim; Annual awards banquet
12 Sep 2011 - What's Wrong with Marathon Swimming? Part 2 - responses from around the world
7 Sep 2011 - What's Wrong with Marathon Swimming? - an editorial by Scott Zornig
6 Sep 2011 - August Swim Successes - Lynn Kubasek Anacapa to Oxnard; Jim Neitz's 2nd Anacapa swim
27 Jul 2011 - July Swim Successes - Forrest Nelson circumnavigates Catalina; Tina Neill Santa Cruz to Oxnard; Marcia Cleveland and Chris Layton Anacapa to Oxnard
7 May 2011 - Jim Neitz swims new Anacapa route - 18 miles from West Anacapa to Ventura