Scheduled Swims

Scheduled Swims

The Dolphin Club organizes 20+ club swims and two triathlons each year. See the scheduled swim calendar for dates. Scheduled swims occur both in- and out-of-cove. As you swim, you will be accompanied by Dolphin pilots in rowboats, stand up paddle board, kayaks, and motorized water craft. Pilots are there to help keep you safe from other boaters and to assist you if you need support. Our swims have a 3:1 swimmer-to-pilot ratio.

There are four ways for new members to become eligible to participate in scheduled out-of-cove club swims:

  • Be a member in good standing for at least six months
  • OR complete the 100-mile swim challenge
  • OR complete the 40-mile Polar Bear swim challenge
  • OR complete the “Accelerated Out-of-Cove Process”; contact the swim commissioners for information and the form
 

Ready for your first club swim? Wonderful! We are thrilled you will be joining us. Check out the swim rules and tips for everything need to know.

Swim Results

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2025 Pier 39

March 22, 2025 While Friday’s test swim was a bit chilly, we had gorgeous conditions for the club swim on Saturday–clear skies, sunshine, and glassy

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2025 Pier 41

February 2, 2025 Some light rain did not stop 50 Dolphin Club swimmers from making quick work of this classic early-season club swim. Thanks to

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2025 NYD Alcatraz

January 1, 2025 The Dolphin Club and SERC ran independent New Year’s Day swims this year, and all were treated to a beautiful first sunrise.

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Triathlons

Escape from Alcatraz (EFAT)

We have sponsored the original Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon (EFAT) for over 40 years. Open only to members of the Dolphin and South End clubs, the race comprises an Alcatraz-to-Aquatic Park swim (1.5 miles), a bicycle leg that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and ends in Old Mill Park (12 miles), and the notorious Double Dipsea run (14 miles, 4,600 feet of elevation gain). Individuals and relay teams may compete. In the evening, there is a celebratory dinner at the Dolphin Club where you may claim your official Escape from Alcatraz belt buckle.

DC/SERC Triathlon

The DC/SERC Triathlon has been a tradition for over over 40 years. This epic battle between members of the Dolphin and South End clubs, comprises boat races around Alcatraz, a swim leg leg from Yacht Harbor stairs to the SE/DC beach, and a seven mile run to Fort Point and Back. Participation equals points.