Catfish Crawl Open Water Swim South Bay

About the Catfish Crawl Open Water Swim - South Bay

This event has grown to be one of the largest Open Water Swims in the country. We knew there were plenty of triathletes and swimmers in the Bay Area, and we also knew they didn't have many chances to compete in clean open water. So we gave all these athletes the chance to swim (legally) in one of California's best and most scenic reservoirs; UVAS Reservoir. The venue is ideal for competition, offering clean water, warm sun, and a beach party atmosphere. This open water swim is quickly becoming one of the Bay Area's best summer events.

About UVAS Reservoir:

This beautiful and scenic 626 acre park and reservoir is nestled below the Santa Cruz Mountains, just minutes from Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The park includes the 286 acre man-made reservoir available for non-gas powered boat use and fishing. 

Registration Includes:

- Branded swim cap
- Parking Fees
- Custom t-shirt
- Finishers Medal 
- Post-race feast
- Race day announcer
- Race results posted on website same day
- Great music

All Catfish Crawl Open Water Swims will be hosted by Menlo Masters in 2010, Team Sheeper Triathlon and Menlo Masters Swimming are community-oriented swim and triathlon programs now supporting USA Productions in providing local, quality training and racing opportunities for all ages and skill levels. With the shared goal of promoting health, wellness, and giving back to the community, the partnership aims to make a variety of safe, accessible, fun, and challenging events available to anyone interested in learning more about triathlon and multisport lifestyles, and to anyone seeking to boost their performance and test their abilities.

Race Categories:

-Masters
-Wetsuit/Non-Wetsuit
-Youth

Schedule of Events

Start times are approximate and may change up to or on the day of the event. 

Course Map & Details

All swims are deep water start and will go off in the following waves above.

Courses will all be counter clockwise in direction and will follow the large yellow and orange neon buoys around the 500 yard, 1 mile and 2 mile courses.

The large yellow buoys will be major turns on the 1 and 2 mile courses. The 2 mile participants will complete the course twice and all 1 and 2 mile swims will finish on the beach.

The 500 yard youth swimmers will have a course marked with smaller orange buoys and each major turn will have a blue marker around the buoy and lifeguards directing participants arond each of the two turns. This swim will finish on the beach as well.

***Course Map Coming Soon***

Estimated water temperature in July:  70 degrees

Packet Pick-up:

Satruday, July 24, 2010 at a location TBD. Late Registration will also occur at this location!

Post Race Massage:

A professional sports massage team from Team Clinic will be on site to provide post race massages.

About Pacific Masters Swimming

Pacific Masters Swimming is a regional organization that is affiliated with US Masters Swimming. It provides organized workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults 18 and over. Programs are open to all adult swimmers fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming.

Pacific is organized with over 100 clubs in Northern California and Nevada. Membership numbers over 10,000, with individual members ranging in age from 18 to over 95. All Pacific Masters programs are designed to help swimmers improve fitness and/or train for specific goals, and offer active support for a healthy lifestyle through friendship, and camaraderie. For more information, go to http://www.pacificmasters.org/

Driving Directions to UVAS Reservoir:

From San Francisco and the Peninsula: Take 280 or 101 South towards San Jose. Take Highway 85 South towards Gilroy. Take the Bernal Road exit and make a Right hand turn. Proceed straight on Bernal. Left on Santa Teresa. Right on Bailey. At the top of Bailey, make a Left on McKean Road. Follow McKean Road for 10 miles. McKean Road turns into Uvas Road. Do not turn, proceed straight. Parking will be on a private lot 1/8 of a mile before transition area. From San Francisco allow 2.3 hours travel time.

From the East Bay: Take 680 towards San Jose, then get on 101 South towards Los Angeles. Take the Bernal Road exit. Turn Right on Bernal Road. Left on Santa Teresa. Right on Bailey. At the top of Bailey, make a Left on McKean Road. Turn Left on McKean Road. Follow McKean Road for 10 miles. McKean Road turns into Uvas Road. Do not turn, proceed straight. Parking will be on a private lot 1/8 of a mile before transition area. From East Bay allow 1.5 hours travel time.

From the South (Hwy. 101): Take Highway 101 North to San Martin. Exit on San Martin. Proceed West to Business 101 North turn Right and proceed North about 2.5 miles to Watsonville Road. Turn Left on Watsonville Road. Proceed about 5 miles and turn Right on Uvas Road. Proceed about 2 miles to Uvas Reservoir. Parking will be on a private lot 1/8 of a mile after transition area.

From the South (I5): Take I 5 North to 152. Exit West and proceed to Highway 101 in Gilroy. Enter 101 North and proceed North about 2.5 miles to Watsonville Road. Turn Left on Watsonville Road. Proceed about 5 miles and turn Right on Uvas Road. Proceed about 2 miles to Uvas Reservoir. Parking will be on a private lot 1/8 of a mile after transition area.For camping or directions call the Santa Clara County Parks campgrounds at UVAS Reservoir: (408) 779-9232 or (408) 358-3741.

Chip Timing:

This race will be timed using chip transpoders. Upon checking in you will receive a chip that is traditionally worn on the ankle. It is the athlete's responsibility to wear the chip during the entire race, if you do not wear the chip you will NOT be timed and you will not get your splits! If your part of a 2-person or 3-person relay team it is each individual sole responsibility to hand the chip off to teammates inside the Transition Area.

The Athlete is also 100% totally responsible for the return of the chip, our waiver will have a disclaimer that must be signed that states you the athlete must return the chip or be billed accordingly by our timing company. It is the racers responsibility to make sure if you cannot attend the race that the chip will be returned within 7- business days to USA Productions LLC.

Event Insurance:

All participants, sponsors, vendors, and park staff will be covered under Pacific Masters Swimming Sanctioning Policy.

Important Information

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS OPEN.  DON'T MISS THIS GREAT EVENT! TELL A FELLOW SWIMMER!

Please be safe and courteous throughout the race. You will NOT be disqualified for assistance, stopping or holding onto lifeguard support!  Have Fun. We look forward to seeing you on race day!

Race Results

Get your results for past races: USA Productions Results

Travel & Hotels:

To make travel plans and book your hotel, and for other great travel opportunities, visit:
www.usaproductions.org/travel

Contact USA Productions:

www.usaproductions.org/contactus

Signed Up But Can't Race: Policies: Cancellation / Credit Policies / Chip Return