4th Annual Roper Invitational Golden Gate Swim August 1, 2009

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Note: While registration and the lunch and awards ceremony are held at Sports Basement, we will board the boat at Pier 9. Swimmers will be taken by cable car from Sports Basement to Pier 9, and from Fort Baker to Sports Basement. However, spectators should park at Pier 9 since the boat is returning there, and drive to Sports Basement for lunch.
Schedule of Events:
7:15 - 8:15 AM: Registration (Sports Basement)
8:15-8:30 AM: Course and safety briefing (Sports basement)
8:30 AM: Buses leave for Pier 9 (Swimmers Only). Note: Swimmers will be given bags with their names on them for their dry clothes and towels, to be left on the buses and picked up at the finish line.
8:45-9:15 AM: Swimmers and Spectators will board the California Spirit at Pier 9.
9:15 AM: California Spirit departs Pier 9 for the Golden Gate
10:00-10:15 AM: Swimmers will jump near the South Tower
12:00 PM: Buses will return to Sports Basement with swimmers, and spectators will return on the boat to Pier 9
12:30 PM: Lunch, (Sports Basement)
1:15 PM: Awards Ceremony (Sports Basement)



Organized by Bob Roper
The patron saint of the South End Rowing Club, "Napa Bob" is acknowledged as one of the true giants of open-water swimming over the past 40 years. In 1969, Bob crossed the Golden Gate in 17 minutes, 21 seconds, a record that stands to this day.

In 2006, Bob held the first Roper Invitational with the goal of creating one of the premier open-water events of its kind. The Roper Invitational offers swimmers the chance to cross the Golden Gate under spectacular conditions, to meet fellow athletes from around the country, and to support good causes while doing it.

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Ticket Info:  

• Participant, $189.62
• Spectator, $25.99
• Spectators 10 & Under, Free
• Donation, Free

Official Website: http://roper2009-upcoming.eventbrite.com