What is the cost?
Please contact us regarding the course (Length, True Width, Vikingsholm) you are looking to swim and if you wish to swim as a solo, two-way, tandem, or relay.
Similar to other marathon swims, there is a pilot fee (us) and an association fee for the Observer to document the swim for review and ratification. All swims are under the Lake Tahoe Open Water Swimming Association.
How do I book a swim?
Please see our Booking Your Swim page for instructions.
Can I be waitlisted for a date or course?
Yes. Please contact us if you are interested in a specific course or date.
We will notify you if a swimmer cancels or reschedules and the course or date you desire becomes available. You will need to complete a booking contract and pay any fees associated for the swim.
Do you have a refund policy?
Yes! We provide a number of options regarding refunds, rescheduling, and transferring swims to another swimmer. All of which can be found in your booking contract with us.
Swimmers do have the option of transferring their swim to another swimmer, rescheduling to another date or year to mitigate loss of funds paid.
To modify or cancel your 2024 Lake Tahoe swim, you must contact us via the form on our cancellation page here on SwimTahoe.com or in writing (PO Box 566 Mill Valley, CA 94942). The date of form submission (Pacific Standard Time) or postmark will be considered the date of notification if penalty fees are to be assessed.
What if I get injured and need to reschedule my swim?
Our policies regarding cancellations, rescheduling, and transferring swims to another swimmer can be found in your booking contract with us.
To modify or cancel your 2024 Lake Tahoe swim, you must contact us via the form on our cancellation page here on SwimTahoe.com or in writing (PO Box 566 Mill Valley, CA 94942). The date of form submission (Pacific Standard Time) or postmark will be considered the date of notification if penalty fees are to be assessed.
What if my swim is cancelled due to weather?
In the event that your swim is unable to start due to inclement weather, we will do our best to find you another swim date during your stay.
Please note, this may not be possible due to boat or Observer availability. However, we will do our best and look for another date in the same or following season.
Once you start your swim, the swim is "on" and even if the swim is stopped due to weather (i.e. thunder and lightning, high winds) there is no refund or credit towards a future swim.
What are your boats like?
Our boats are top-of-the-line, spacious, and well-appointed with a kitchen galley including a refrigerator, head (toilet), sun protection, safety, communication and navigation systems.
All boats are optimized for swimming and swim safety - from ease of feeds, visibility for the swimmer, visibility by others for safety, and clear lines for the observer.
All of our boats are low-emission, meaning you don't get the dreaded fumes of an older boat or are forced to pay an additional fee for a kayaker (additional liability) to avoid an old boat with fumes.
Where should I stay (accommodations) for my Lake Tahoe swim?
There are numerous places to stay in and around the greater Lake Tahoe area. Lodging in Lake Tahoe during the summer can be extremely expensive as it is a top vacation area. Houses often rent for thousands of dollars per week and the best rates for hotels book months in advance.
Length and Vikingsholm Swims
For Length and Vikingsholm swims, swimmers and crew will meet the boat and be returned to Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Swimmers and crew often stay in South Lake Tahoe - including our host marina, Camp Richardson (cabins, hotel, campgrounds).
True Width Swims
True Width swims meet and return to Homewood, CA on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Booking a hotel in Tahoe City or finding a place to stay between Meeks Bay and Tahoe City would be ideal. Look for accommodations in Tahoma, Homewood, and Tahoe City.
Favorite west shore lodging locations are Tahoe Meadows Cottages, The Lodge at Obexer's, and offerings from Tahoe Getaways. For more lodging recommendations, see West Shore Lake Tahoe.
Considering camping?
For west shore locations, visit the West Shore Association of Lake Tahoe for recommendation and information. For South Lake Tahoe, please visit Camp Richardson.
Do you provide boats for the Trans Tahoe Relay?
At this time, we do not as our summer is booked with marathon swims.
