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
2023 John Nogue Swim for Science Pier 15
June 10, 2023 The annual John Nogue Swim for Science from Pier 15 had strong currents that aided the swimmers, but made getting in to
2023 Yacht Harbor
May 20, 2023 A good day for a swim: because of the conditions during the test swim, the jump for the swim was moved back
2023 Coghlan Beach Swim
A good day for a swim: the water was a little chilly, some turbulence near the opening, but those who finished have a qualifying swim
2022-2023 Polar Bear Results
Dec. 21, 2022 to Mar. 21, 2023 Multiple atmospheric rivers brought heavy rains, severe floods, and damaging winds to the Bay Area in the winter
2023 Pier 39
March 12, 2023 A break from the storm, conditions were perfect. Not much rain, no wind, strong ebb, glassy water all the way. Those who
2023 Gashouse Cove
2023 Gashouse Cove February 18, 2023 Cold air, cold water, not much push from the tide, so a tough swim. Those who finished have a
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
