Tour of Buoys
San Diego, CA
Official Website : http://www.lajollacoveswimclub.org/Templates/ToBInfo.htm
Date : August 2, 2009
Race Type : Swimming
Race Distance : 1.5 mile or 5 mile
Race Description: The race is held in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, which is seaside of Kellogg Park in La Jolla, California. The 5-Mile course begins near the boat launching area on La Jolla Shores Beach and then follows the perimeter buoys of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve. The 1.5-Mile race will route swimmers around the "A" and "B" eco buoys and back to the boat launch area. The Start/Finish area is located south of the centrally located parking lot and Main Lifeguard Tower in Kellogg Park.
1 Reviews for Tour of Buoys
What an awesome race!! I think my favorite part was that swimming turned into a team sport. I did the 5 mile and my boyfriend kayaked for me. It was so much fun! I never had to look up to see if I was going straight because the kayaker guides you. The first part of the race is in crystal clear water. (You can see the sandy bottoms and harmless leopard sharks, bat rays, fish). The water temperature is great. You do two 2.5 mile loops. The start is not chaotic like swim starts can be. Kayaks are available to rent for $25-$30. There are all level swimmers who do the race. They also have a 1.5 mile race. It was well organized and I even got a pair of goggles in the goodie bag! SO COOL! Plus, after the race you just hang out and play on the beautiful beach!