Alcatraz 100 Club
History
On June 11, 1962, Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin chipped through their cement cell walls, squeezed through a ventilation shaft to get to the roof, climbed down a drain pipe, scaled a 15-foot fence, and entered the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay. They disappeared into the night, wearing only the meager life preservers they made from stolen rain coats, and were never found, seen, or heard from again.
39 years later, on June 11, 2001, Pedro Ordenes and Gary Emich became the first swimmers to successfully "Escape from Alcatraz" 100 times! Since then, becoming a member of the elite "Alcatraz 100 Club," has been THE ambition for many open water swimmers. On August 29, you'll have the chance to reach your own goals and share the waters with the experts of the Bay, the Centurians.
What Is Considered A Legal Swimsuit?
The Alcatraz 100 Club was inspired by a group of San Francisco Bay Swimmers that accomplished the task of 100 swims from the Alcatraz to the San Francisco shores. Inspired by the beauty of the Bay year round they decided to share this goal with all the swimming community around the world. If you dream to reach the same goal or just share your Alcatraz crossings with others you are invited to join the Alcatraz 100 Club. The Centurions are committed to help you to reach your goals of one crossing to 100.
Pedro H. Ordenes
President and Founder
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