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Inscriptions for crossing the lake open on May 7
The “sporting and friendly” event will take place on August 31. The 1200 bibs will be online online on Wednesday at 10 a.m. As a bonus: the advice of an elite coach.
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The 9th edition of the Lac crossing will take place on August 31, but registrations are starting on May 7.
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Wet his jersey for 1800 meters of swimming, it’s soon possible again! The individual command of the 9 bibse Edition of the Lac crossing opens on May 7 Online, from 10 a.m.
Being able to link Geneva-Plage to the Bains of Pâquis at La Swing, it does not happen every day, and usually, it is even forbidden! This may explain why the demonstration is the victim of its success. For several years, The bibs sell in a few tens of minutes.
“We want to keep a friendly atmosphere. This is why and for security reasons that we limit ourselves to 1200; Bibs ”, explains Olivier Boillat, coordinator of the event.
“They compete with each other”
To reach both banks, It takes between 22 minutes and 1 h 15 depending on its level. “It is a sporting activity without being a competition. But those who want it do their own podium between them looking at the chronometer at the exit, ”smiles Olivier Boillat.
On the day of the crossing, four departures will be given each quarter of an hour. The fastest are invited to register in the first group of 8:00 a.m., as are those who … say, want to cool off as long as possible. One thing is certain: at 10:00 am, the CGN races resume and the participants must be dry.
Before obtaining some advice for crossing in free waters, know that to participate, you have to be at least 16 years old. And concerning the price, “thanks to the seventy volunteers, we manage to maintain the registration at 20 francs per cap”, specifies Olivier Boillat.
How to prepare for crossing the lake
The coordinator of the event, organized by the Association of Pâquis Bains users (AUBP), recalls this: “This crossing interests regulars, but also modest swimmers who wish to have a challenge to close the summer.” Are you amateurs? In order to take more pleasure on August 31, Damien Depalmas, elite coach of the Genève sports swimming club, shares some advice.
First of all, the coach informs that it is necessary to get used to an effort of 1800 meters in the water and advises to start swimming at least 15 or 20 minutes without ever stopping. These training will improve performance, but especially comfort when crossing energy management. “If they have the possibility, participants can train 2 to 3 times a week today. Before the demonstration, you should be able to make higher distances, 2000 or 2500 meters. ” On August 31, the journey was planned in the form of a banana, starting first from Geneva, which allows a slight favorable current to the Pâquis baths. Also, several rescuers of rescuers accompany swimmers.
A first group training is scheduled for Sunday July 13 at 9:00 a.m. according to the elite coach, it is necessary not to train only in swimming pools. “Conditions change with swimming in Open Water (Editor’s note: free waters). The effort is more intense in the lake and we also spend simply more energy, because the water is cooler. ” Damien Depalmas specifies that swimming pool water is often around 26 ° C. Moreover, the organizers reserve the right to move or cancel the crossing if the water temperature drops under 18 ° C.
Swimming in bench
On the day of the event, remember to warm your shoulders and other joints well, do some squats to speed up your heart rate and do not hesitate to change swimming techniques during the crossing. “The main thing is to breathe well, by blowing all its air underwater, informs the coach. Over these distances, it is also possible to ventilate by putting yourself on your back, you breathe more naturally. ”
Finally, if you have a competitive spirit or there are too many waves, swim in a group. “About 1 meter or 1.5 meters from another swimmer, we can take the wave as they say. We benefit from the momentum of the front and we are slightly sucked, which costs us less energy. ”
By applying these tips and leading you as much as possible in the lake, you will benefit from this 9e edition. As for the 10eOlivier Boillat is still discreet by causing our curiosity: “We plan to open it a little more.”
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