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Welcome to Lane Lines to Shore Lines! 
Whether you're getting ready for your first open water swim, triathlon or even Alcatraz, visit my website and see how I can provide the skills and information you need to get out of the pool and into the open water safely, confidently and all while having a great time.  Believe it or not, you too can experience the joy, exhilaration and freedom savored by so many open water swimmers.  Come on in - the water is open!

 

Latest in Alcatraz and Open Water Swimming

Written by Gary from the April / May 2012 issue of H2Open Water Swimming Magazine.

By Gary Emich
April 19, 2012
Common Sense Safety

Written by Gary from the Spring 2009 issue of USA Triathlon Life Magazine

By Gary Emich
May 19, 2009
Don't Let the Pool Cheat You
Click here to read more of my training articles.
 
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OpenWaterSource.com named me one of the "101 Movers and Shakers in the Open Water Swimming World" citing my contributions as "[co] author of Lessons from Alcatraz, [open water swim] coach and San Francisco Bay Aquapreneur."
 
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(May 16, 2012 - tracked on my Garmin Forerunner 305)
I'm on target to reach 1,000 Alcatraz crossings on June 11, 2013 - the 51st Anniversary of the Frank Morris / Anglin Brothers Infamous 1962 Escape!
 
Want more details on what REALLY goes on with the ASS's (Alcatraz Swimming Society) during our weekly Wednesday swims?  Read about our [mis]adventures in Ocean Swims February 22, 2012 Newsletter.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOW AVAILABLE
2012 Schedule of Private Alcatraz Swims
 
If you're tired of swimming in the aquatic roller derby conditions of commercial events then consider a private Alcatraz crossing for you and up to 3 of your friends.  Makes a great birthday gift for the open water swimmer in your family.  And, it's a great way to get the inside advantage on your competitors if you're considering one of the 2012 Alcatraz events.  Check out my "Alcatraz Swims" page for more information.
 
 
 
 
                                                                     
                                                                         
 
NOW AVAILABLE
 
Gary & Joe Oakes team up to answer your every question about what it takes to swim from the Rock.  As if this weren't enough, their informative and entertaining book contains a treasure trove of information about open water swimming including physical acclimatization, internal warmth, mental preparation, open water training and essential open water skills and techniques.
 
Joe has lead over 30,000 swimmers from Alcatraz since 1981 and Gary has made nearly 850 crossings without wetsuit or fins.  From their first-hand experience, learn everything you need to know about Alcatraz and open water swimming.
 
ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!