Downtown Rebel 4 Bridges Swim & Paddle
Group Swim
Rebel Mile One Way = 1.1 miles or 1.8k, The 180° = 2.2 miles or 3.5k
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Sunday, October 28th
Exchange Island Expedition #1
Goal: Plan out the course for a 10k swim from the Fuller Warren Bridge to St. Johns Riverkeeper at JU.
This Sunday we will kayak from Jacksonville University to Exchange Island underneath the Mathews Bridge to find a good launch and landing location. If we find a good spot we will attempt a swim from Exchange Island to JU to study the approach. We will determine logistics for other legs of the swim on subsequent expeditions.
Kayakers Confirmed: Roger Linville, Candice Davis, Rob Hagen
Swimmers Confirmed: Jim Alabiso
Saturday, October 20th – First Downtown Metropolitan 180 4+ Miles – EXPEDITION 5
Fuller Warren Bridge to Metropolitan Park Marina Sunset Swim Practice
Swimmers: Maria Andreu, Jim Alabiso
Kayakers: Ken Alabiso, Candice Davis
Friday, October 19th – Downtown Metropolitan 2 Mile – EXPEDITION 4
Fuller Warren Bridge to Metropolitan Park Marina Sunset Swim Practice
Swimmers: Jim Alabiso
Kayakers: Candice Davis
Thursday, October 18th – First Downtown Metropolitan 2 Mile – EXPEDITION 3
Fuller Warren Bridge to Metropolitan Park Marina Sunset Swim Practice
Swimmers: Jim Alabiso
Kayakers: Ken Alabiso, Candice Davis
Saturday,October 13th
Metropolitan Rebel Swim, 2 Mile/3.5k Open Water Swim and Paddle
Our first Metropolitan Rebel group swim. Swimming 4 bridges with a great view of downtown and the Everbank Field.
We start at the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Arts Market heading for the center of the Railroad Bridge and under the Acosta. Then we make a dash through the Main Street Bridge finishing the first mile. We continue on through downtown past Maxwell House and toward EverBank Field finishing at Metropolitan Park Marina.
Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Arts Market to Metropolitan Park Marina
Riverside Arts Market - 715 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32204
Captain:
Mike LeFevre, Nautiboys
Swimmers:
Ian Cherry, Luis Etchenique, Joni Roberts, Maria Andrue, Vedad Begic, Jim Alabiso
Kayakers:
Candice Davis, Roger Linville
Land Crew:
Mike Bernos, Annabelle Gallois
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
WIND ADVISORY: 15-17 mph+ NE
09:15a – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge / Kayakers meet at Metropolitan Park
09:30a – Board the boat (ready to swim) and cruise to Metropolitan Park Marina
10:00a - Begin Swim by Metropolitan Park in the channel @ 1.6 knots
11:00a +- Arrive at Riverside Arts Market / Fuller Warren @ 1 knot
12:00p – Ebb tide begins and so does the after-party! TBD
Tidal Current Information:
The swim is timed with the flood tide. We will be swimming with the current. The flood current will decrease as we swim.
Swimmer Info:
Swimmers must be able to swim at least a 30 minute mile for 1 hour.
Wear a bright swim cap.
Earplugs can only be used if they are designed to hear through. (such as Doc’s)
Kayakers:
Some kayakers will be required to carry a floating tow rope and a walkie talkie.
Kayakers will be able to assist swimmers if needed.
—- Past Downtown Events -—
Friday, September 28th – First Downtown Metropolitan 2 Mile – EXPEDITION 2
Fuller Warren Bridge to Metropolitan Park Marina Sunset Swim
Swimmers: Jim Alabiso
Kayakers: Candice Davis
Saturday, September 22th, St. Johns Celebration End of Summer Swim
Downtown Rebels by the Dozen, Open Water 180 Swim and Paddle
Celebrating our 12th Downtown Rebel Swim and 30th St. Johns River Swim!
Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Arts Market to the Main St. Bridge at Jacksonville Landing and Back
Riverside Arts Market - 715 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32204
Swimmers:
Stephanie Ortner, Moby Lanahan, Annabelle Gallois, Joni Roberts, Caroline Fraley
Wlad Kocerka, Jinsub Choi, Jim Alabiso
Kayakers:
Candice Davis (JumpingFish), Mike Bernos (JumpingFish), Nick, Roger Linville (SJRK)
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
11:30p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
12:00p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, 45 min before Flood @ .8++ knots ebb
12:50p – Arrive Main St. Bridge Dock – Slack Water Before Flood @ 0 knots
01:15p – Start back
01:50p – Finish at Fuller Warren Bridge @ over .4++ knots flood
03:00p – After-party
Tidal Current Information:
The swim is timed with the ebb and flood tides. We will be swimming with the current in both the directions. We will take the ebb current to the Main St. Bridge and the flood current back to the Fuller Warren Bridge. Ebb ends and flood begins at approximately 1:00 pm. We would like to arrive 15 minutes before the flood tide starts. The swim to Main St. usually takes about 35 minutes. The swim back approximately 30 minutes.
Swimmer Info:
Swimmers must be able to swim at least a 30 minute mile for 1 hour.
Wear a bright swim cap.
Earplugs can only be used if they are designed to hear through. (such as Doc’s)
Kayakers:
Some kayakers will be required to carry a floating tow rope and a walkie talkie.
Kayakers will be able to assist swimmers if needed.
Upcoming dates for weekday sunset swims and weekends based on tidal current.
More dates coming soon...
Saturday, September 15th – Downtown Rebel Mile Swim – EXPEDITION 11
Fuller Warren Bridge to Main St. Bridge
Swimmers: Moby Lanahan, Patrick Snyder, Joni Roberts , Jim Alabiso
Kayakers: CandiceD
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
12:30p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
12:55p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, 30 minutes before Slack/Flood @ .8++ knots ebb
01:30p – Arrive Main St. Bridge Dock – Slack Water Before Flood @ 0 knots
01:50p – Start back
02:30p – Finish at Fuller Warren Bridge @ over .4++ knots flood
After-party: Kickbacks
Saturday, September 8th- Downtown Rebel 180 Swim / Paddle, EXPEDITION 10
Fuller Warren Bridge to Main St. Bridge and Back
Swimmers: Patrick Snyder, Mitch Ritchie, Maria Andrue, JimA
Kayakers: CandiceD, AliciaS, SilkenM
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
12:30p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
12:55p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, 30 minutes before Slack/Flood @ .8++ knots ebb
01:30p – Arrive Main St. Bridge Dock – Slack Water Before Flood @ 0 knots
01:50p – Start back
02:30p – Finish at Fuller Warren Bridge @ over .4++ knots flood
After-party: the Garage
Friday, September 7th – Downtown Rebel 180 Swim – EXPEDITION 9
Main St. Bridge to Fuller Warren Bridge and Back
Swimmers: Patrick Snyder, Stephanie Ortner, Jim Alabiso
Kayakers: Candice Davis
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
05:30p – Meet at Main St. Bridge Dock
06:15p – Start at Main St. Bridge Dock
06:40p – Arrive Fuller Warren Bridge Dock
06:55p – Start back
07:30p – Finish at Fuller Warren Bridge @ over .4++ knots flood
Monday, September 3rd – First Downtown Metropolitan Mile – EXPEDITION 1
Main St. Bridge to Metropolitan Park Marina
Swimmers: Jim Alabiso
Kayakers: Candice Davis, James Alabiso
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
03:00p – Meet at Main St. Bridge Dock
03:30p – Start at Main St. Bridge Dock
04:05p – Arrive Fuller Metropolitan Park Marina
Sat 01-Sep – Afternoon 180 – Cancelled. Mitt Romney at the Landing.
Tue 28-Aug – Sunset Mile – Cancelled. Hurricane Isaac
Sunday, August 26th – Downtown Rebel 180 Swim – Wind Cancellation
Fuller Warren Bridge to Main St. Bridge and Back
Notes: Testing for Moonrise conditions where the ebb and flood velocity is stronger.
NOAA Weather: !!!Called due to wind.
Wind Cancellation: NE 22 mph, Gusts 33mph
Forecast as of 12:15p 8/26
Temperature: 84
Precip Potential: 25%
Sky Cover: 70%
Wind: 22mph NE
Swimmers: JimA
Kayakers: CandiceD
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
02:00p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
02:30p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, 30 minutes before Slack/Flood @ 1.0+ knots ebb
03:01p – Touch Main St. Bridge Dock – Slack Water Before Flood @ -.5 to 0.0 knots
03:32p – Finish at Fuller Warren Bridge @ over .4++ knots Flood
Saturday, August 25th – Downtown Rebel 180 Swim and Paddle – EXPEDITION 8
Fuller Warren Bridge to Main St. Bridge and Back
Notes: Testing for Moonrise conditions where the ebb and flood velocity is stronger.
NOAA Weather:
Forecast as of 2:15p 8/18
Temperature: 88
Precip Potential: 4%
Sky Cover: 33%
Wind: 13mph NE
Swimmers: JoniR, StephanieO, JimA
Kayakers: CandiceD
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
01:00p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
01:37p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, 30 minutes before Slack/Flood @ .9++ knots ebb
02:08p – Touch Main St. Bridge Dock – Slack Water Before Flood @ 0 knots
02:48p – Finish at Fuller Warren Bridge @ over .4++ knots flood
After-party: Biscottis
Saturday, August 18th – Downtown Rebel Mile – EXPEDITION 7
After Hammerhead Ocean Marathon!
Fuller Warren Bridge to Main St. Bridge
Swimmers: DiegoD, StephanieO, JimA
Kayakers: CandiceD
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
02:00p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
02:25p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, Start of Slack/Ebb
+3:00p – Finish at Main St. Bridge Dock @ .5++ knots
After-party: Fionn MacCool’s
Tuesday, August 14th – Downtown 180 Evening Swim and Paddle – EXPEDITION 6
Fuller Warren Bridge to Main St. Bridge and Back
Notes: Moonrise conditions where the ebb and flood velocity is stronger and completed the one way. Cancelled the second leg.
NOAA Weather:
Forecast as of 2:15p 8/14
Temperature: 86
Precip Potential: 37-29%
Sky Cover: 73%
Wind: 5mph S
Swimmers: MoniqueA, JoniR, PatrickS, JimA
Kayakers: CandiceD, MikeA
Land Crew: JenC
Times and weather subject to change. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way
04:45p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
05:14p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, 30 minutes before Slack/Flood @ .6+ knots ebb
+5:49p – Touch Main St. Bridge Dock – Slack Water Before Flood @ 0 knots
+6:19p – Finish at Fuller Warren Bridge @ over .3+ knots flood
Saturday, August 11th – Downtown 180 Swim and Paddle – EXPEDITION 5
Fuller Warren Bridge to Main St. Bridge and Back
Notes: Testing for Moonset conditions where the ebb and flood velocity is slower. Testing logistics for larger crew.
NOAA Weather: ALERT – Conflicting Forecasts – Be prepared for rain.
Forecast as of 12:30p 8/11
Temperature: 93
Precip Potential: 32-41%
Sky Cover: 56%
Wind: 9mph SW
Swimmers: JoniR, StephanieO, CarolineF, MitchR, IanC, SierraH, JimA
Kayakers: CandiceD, SharonS, BethW, AnnabelleG, MadisonT
Land Crew: MikeB
Times Subject to Change by 15 minutes either way. Check back.
180 Version – Assumes 30-35 mins each way. Timing Adjusted 8/10 4:14p
01:30p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
02:40p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, 30 minutes before Slack/Flood @ .5+- knots ebb
+3:10p – 3:15 – Touch Main St. Bridge Dock – Slack Water Before Flood @ 0 knots
+3:40p – 3:45 – Finish at Fuller Warren Bridge @ over .3+ knots flood
One-Way Version – Make Arrangement for Pickup
01:30p – Meet at Fuller Warren Bridge
02:40p – Start at Fuller Warren Bridge, 30 minutes before Slack/Flood @ .5+- knots ebb
+3:10p – 3:15 – Finish at Main St. Bridge Dock – Slack Water Before Flood @ 0 knots
After party at Underbelly
Wednesday, August 8th – Sunset 180 – EXPEDITION 4
Notes: First test of a 180.
Swimming: PatrickS, JimA
Kayak: CandiceD
180 Version
05:30p – Meet at Main St. Bridge
06:19p – Start at Main St. Bridge, 35 minutes before Ebb @ +.57 knots
06:54p – Touch Fuller Warren Dock @ Slack Water Before Ebb
07:29p – Finish at Main St. Bridge @ .42 knots
One-Way Version
06:00p – Meet at Fuller Warren
06:54p – Start at Fuller Warren Dock @ Slack Water Before Ebb
07:29p – Finish at Main St. Bridge @ .42 knots
Tuesday, August 7th – Sunset Mile
Weather Alert: CALLED DUE TO WEATHER @ 4:00p
Forecast as of 12:30p:
Lightening Level: 5 of 6
Precip: 80%
Sky Cover: 95%
Wind: 10mph S
180 Version
05:00p – Meet at Main St. Bridge
05:32p – Start at Main St. Bridge, 35 minutes before Ebb @ +.63 knots
06:07p – Touch Fuller Warren Dock @ Slack Water Before Ebb
06:42p – Finish at Main St. Bridge @ .45 knots
One-Way Version
05:30p – Meet at Fuller Warren
06:07p – Start at Fuller Warren Dock @ Slack Water Before Ebb
06:42p – Finish at Main St. Bridge @ .45 knots