Below are the Official Times for the 2009 swim for the "Cold" vos Passage Rough Water Swim" as Recorded by Christy Bortel, the event timekeeper were as follows:
Kids Swim (distance about 200 yards):
Daniel Rees 6:31 Gig Harbor
Rees Parrish 7:06 Charlottesville, VA
Julia Rees 10:48 Gig Harbor
Survivor 1 Mile Swim :
Steve Rees 28:07 Gig Harbor
Tesa Johnson 30:21 Fox Island
Brett Walter 32:47 Olalla
Rondi Thornton 32:54 Albuquerque, NM
Carol Parrish 35:30 Charlottesville, VA
Jim Gates 39:38 Tacoma (no fins) (did 1/2 marathon that morning)
Peter Bortel 40:37 Gig Harbor (Climbed Mt Rainier the day before)
Scott Huntington 43:33 Gig Harbor
If food variety and quality is any indication of success then this was the best passage crossing ever! Additionally, new records were set as surface conditions were optimal and more swimmers opted to use swim fins. This is the first time that the 30 minute mark has been broken for the 1 mile event. 1 mile swimmers are shown in finishing order left to right above.
After the swim we all gathered for a feast of chili, corn bread, fruit salad, cake, flan, and many other delicious dishes!
Thanks to all the neighbors and friends who helped out in the water and on land to make this event safe and enjoyable!
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The Importance of Being Warm at "The Pit"
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Below is "Team Brower," father and son known for their unparalleled ability to keep the fire warm when family or guests are being entertained at the pit. Todd and father, Al, are pictured here at their special firewood "prep" site at an undisclosed tax free location. The site is where the right wood is chopped into just the right length and shape in order to achieve maximum heat along with another desired outcome; minimal smoke.
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