Ken Met his Tahoe Challenge! To Swim the 22 mile length of Lake Tahoe without a wetsuit...

New!! - View a video of Ken's swim!
New!! - View a slideshow of Ken's swim!


Ben Harmon - Alcatraz Swim Oct. 15 2006 - 46:10

When? Get on board now! Ken's historic Tahoe Crossing took place Monday, August 22, 2005.

Where? Lake Tahoe is nestled in the Sierras between California and Nevada at an elevation of 6225'. With a surface temp of 41-64 degrees and a length of 22 miles, it is no surprise that only four people are known to have successfully crossed the Lake. Click here to see the details of Ken's triumphant swim.

Why? Swimming is a healthy, multi-generation, life-long athletic outlet. Click here to learn what makes this challenge so exciting! Check our UPDATES for monthly news flashes on the Event, Training, and Support Team.

The swim course was finalized with the help of the Coast Guard.

Starting point:
Camp Richardson (South Tahoe)  6:00 AM PST
 
Finishing point:
Hyatt Hotel Beach at Incline Village, NV.  4:00 to 6:00 PM PST

*Hyatt private beach opens after 1 PM.

Crew on board “Mother Ship”:

Marcia Harmon, event director and kayaker
Dr. Mike Ennis, physician and swim pacer from 2003 width swim
Craig Klass, two-time Olympian Water Polo and swim pacer
Dr. Mike Kibble, kayaker and boat captain from the three width of Tahoe swims
Robert Sibilia, communications director and support crew
Brian Creasy, GPS engineer and support crew
Peter Bessette, Co-Captain and boat coordinator
Carla Pierson, Co-Captain and support crew
Rob Bonham, Captain, for second boat
Sean Herrero, Professional photographer and video documentation