Ocean Mile Swim at Carlin Park in Jupiter

For immediate release: June 1, 2010

Contact: Rob Rogerson, (561) 694-7480

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department’s Ocean Rescue Division will host an Ocean Mile Swim Race on Saturday, July 10 at Carlin Park in Jupiter at 8:00 am. Open water swimmers from all throughout Florida will compete for overall honors and in 13 age groups.

The race is limited to 300 competitors. Participants can preregister online at www.pbcsplash.com for $10. If any spots remain open, race day registration will be held at Carlin Park from 7:00–7:45 am and will cost $15. The race will be guarded by Palm Beach County’s award winning Ocean Lifeguards.

Members of the United States Lifesaving Association - Palm Beach County Chapter will be selling commemorative t-shirts to help offset travel costs for competition team members traveling to the USLA Regional and National Championships in July and August. For more information, call Ocean Rescue Headquarters at (561) 694-7480 or e-mail:  rogerso@pbcgov.org.

For information about additional aquatic leisure opportunities available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, visit us online at www.pbcparks.com.