The Rough Water Swim Info

• All rough water swim participants will receive a cool hooded Powerhouse Paddle & Swim sweatshirt, swim cap with event logo, free lunch and the opportunity to participate in the famous PHP & Swim raffle. Lots of race categories and awards!

• Race check in at Powerhouse Park opens at 6:30 am and closes promptly at 7:30 a.m. Swim starts on beach at approx. 28th street at 8:00 a.m. Sharp…do NOT be late!
• Wetsuits may be worn but swimmers wearing wetsuits will not receive overall or age group place awards. Exception to this rule is if at any time race organizers or Del Mar Lifeguards deem conditions such that wetsuits are recommended.
• Swimmers will walk north on the beach from Powerhouse Park to race start at approx. 28th.  Please bring a bag with your name visible for transport back from swim start to finish.

• 1 mile swim course is one way. Swimmers will swim out approx. 100 yards, around buoy and south back to Powerhouse Park.

• Del Mar Lifeguards will be on duty and available from the water during swim for aid from both rescue boards and boat.

All net profits from the race are used to support ocean and water activities for San Diego area youth.