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
2024 Yacht Harbor
June 8, 2024 This year’s Yacht Harbor was more of a true swim as we couldn’t leave later in the flood due to wind, but
2024 Coghlan Beach
April 27, 2024 This swim showcased the strength of the club, both in numbers and in perseverance. The flood was light, making it an honest
2023-2024 Polar Bear Challenge
Dec. 21, 2023 – March 21, 2024 This 49th annual Polar Bear Challenge was one of the warmest in recent memory, with mild temperatures in
2024 Pier 39
March 16, 2024 While the test swim on March 15 was conducted in windy conditions, the day of the swim could not have been any
2024 Coghlan Beach (was Gashouse)
February 10, 2024 Our traditional route for this swim from Gashouse Cove Marina was not available to us this year. Swimming from Coghlan Beach provided
2024 Pier 41 Swim
January 20, 2024 During a break in the stormy weather and rain, 49 swimmers braved the winter water and all completed the swim. Thanks to
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
