Beyond the Buoys

Beyond the Buoys Our Swim: Cove to Pier and Back! In the summer of 2011 we challenged ourselves to do a big swim. Thus, the Beyond the Buoys (BTB) swim was launched.

While many of us swam distances from .5 mile or more, we'd never gone from La Jolla Cove to the pier and back - a distance of 3 miles. It was so much fun, we're doing it again in 2012. The BTB pier swim will be in August 2012 with the swim at 8:30 and followed by a potluck. Our swim will be supported by at least 2 kayaks, any paddling volunteers please let us know. Throughout the summer we swim pr

ogressively longer distances to prepare. (You should be comfortable swimming at least a half mile in open water to initially join us.) Just "like" this page to have access to the information to attend the swims. You can also post and ask others to join you for informal swims anytime. If you've already swam to the pier, please join us. Your guidance and encouragement along the way are welcomed. All are encouraged to do the practice swims even if you aren't doing the final one. We ask is that you promote solidarity with the group by purchasing a swim cap ($10 at Paradowski's swim shop) to wear during all swims. They are good quality and come in 2 colors -purple for those who have never swam to the pier, blue for those who have done it at least once. About 20 swimmers earned their blue caps at the swim last year. :)

We hope to see many people join us - from first timers facing the challenge of a long swim to experienced pier swimmers providing encouragement. As in all swims, don't get in "over your head". You are responsible for knowing your own limits and staying safe. You are also responsible for your own fun, so like our page now!

07/01/2017

We're back...who is up for a Sunday Swim to the Marine Room?

08/12/2012

Easy swim at the Cove today - in the water at 1:00 pm. Just to the quarter mile and back, although some may go longer. Then concert in the park at 2:00 pm. Join us!

The final swim to the pier and back!
08/06/2012

The final swim to the pier and back!

06/23/2012

We are on for tomorrow...1.5 miles to the Marine Room and back. See the latest event posting.

Wow, nice turnout today for our second swim!
06/18/2012

Wow, nice turnout today for our second swim!

Our first swim of 2012 on a nice sunny day. There was some big swell, but everyone enjoyed the swim.
06/16/2012

Our first swim of 2012 on a nice sunny day. There was some big swell, but everyone enjoyed the swim.

Our first training swim of the year.
06/13/2012

Our first training swim of the year.

Our first swim of 2012 on a nice sunny day. There was some big swell, but everyone enjoyed the swim.

06/08/2012

Everyone is welcome to join several BtB members for swims Friday morning at 6:30 am at La Jolla Cove for unofficial swims as well!

05/26/2012

Welcome back everyone! We are starting to make plans for Beyond the Buoys again this summer. We'll post more information soon!

09/27/2011

Great job at the Tiki Swim everyone! It was really nice to see everyone has kept up their swim fitness and did another long swim! See you all for the next one!

08/28/2011
08/28/2011

Congrats to the BTB swimmers who swam from the Cove to the Pier and back on Saturday! What a fun swim and party after. Thanks again to all who made it happen - giving pre-swim guidance, mid-swim encouragement, pictures and safety support and post- swim food and party - you all rock!!!

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