Change Your Latitude - 57 North Open Water Challenge Event

Change Your Latitude is a combined 10k/6k/3k/1k open water swim located in beautiful Sitka, Alaska. The race is organized by Baranof Barracuda Swim Club . Wetsuits are required unless a waiver is obtained in advance. PLEASE review the registraion page of our web site changeyourlatitutde.org for other qualifications and information on wetsuit waivers. The pre-race meeting on the evening before the race is MANDITORY for ALL SWIMMERS AND THEIR SUPPORT KAYAKER (if the swimmer has arranged for one.) REGISTRATION: Entry fee for Solo 10k, 6k, and 3k swimmers – Early entry $150, After June 1st $175 and after July 1st $200. – All Entries are due by August 1, midnight. If registration is full, email cyl57north@gmail.com to be put on the wait list. 1k Entry fee: Entry is $50 . – Entries will be accepted up to day beforer race day, if space is available. Event details and schedule Friday 8/7/2026- Pre Race Dinner and MANDATORY Safety Briefing Location: Blatchley Middle School 4:00 PM – Pre-Race Registration 5:00 Welcome, Introduction and Sitka Sound Swim History 5:15-6:00 Swimmer Safety, Course Review other Info 6:00 PM –– Dinner and social Saturday 8/8/2025 Location: RACE START AREA – Sitka Sound Science Center STAGERED STARTS: 7:30 AM Starting line gathering – Final Course review and updates 8:00 AM 10K START 9:00 AM 6K START 9:45 AM 3K START 11:00 AM 1K START