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Sandpoint's Long Bridge Swim - 2016

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sandpoint Realty LLC DB36113

Sandpoint's Long Bridge Swim - 2016

The Long Bridge Swim while challenging plays host to swimmers from 13 to 70 years old. And no small task for those or any in between.  Starting from the south side of the Long Bridge, in Sagle, the participants swim along side the Long Bridge for 1.76 miles.  This is officially where it is considered Lake Pend Oreille turns to Pend Oreille River.  Registered swimmers has grown to approximately 700 from the 1st years 68. 

Quite an event to watch from the walking portion of the bridge.  Boat traffic is halted on either side of the bridge for 2 hours and then reopened.  Kayaks are in abundance making themselves available for troubled swimmers.  

Whether participating or observing, this is a must do event.  

Experience the change of pace Living In North Idaho will make.  Contact me as your local North Idaho Real Estate Resource.  

Bridge image courtesy of: http://longbridgeswim.org/about.shtml

Posted by

Mark Don McInnes

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"Experience the Difference' working with a full time professional Realtor®

Mark Don McInnes - Sandpoint Realty LLC

 

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Comments (9)

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Saturday Mark Don McInnes,  Wow 700 now up from 68, that sounds great.

Aug 06, 2016 01:58 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Wow that looks challenging.  This is for the avid swimmer for sure.

Aug 06, 2016 02:22 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint ,  I'm holding my side gasping for air just reading about swimming 1.76 miles.  

Aug 06, 2016 02:29 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wow, Mark,

That would be a fun event to attend, and would love to see how the 70 year olds do.  A

Aug 06, 2016 04:02 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Paul, that is a long swim.  Are you going to participate, or are you going to be a spectator???

Aug 06, 2016 07:27 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I am an avid swimmer and would love participate in that swim.  I'm over 70 years of age too!  The only thing that would hold me back, would be if the temperature of the water is exceedingly cool.  I can go the distance!

Aug 06, 2016 09:14 AM
Evelyn Johnston

Would a wet suit help stabilize your body temperature for such a long race? Kudos to you Myrl!

Aug 07, 2016 02:01 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Mark- now that is one event I would love to watch!!!  That looks like an awfully long swim!

Aug 06, 2016 11:21 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Wow! I can't even imagine the stamina this would take.  Did you see Myrl's comment?  She could participate!

Aug 07, 2016 02:02 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Mark

That would be a fun event to see, and for those so inlcinded, to participate it. Hope about you?

Jeff

Aug 08, 2016 04:30 AM