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Get ready for the 80th Annual Columbia River Cross Channel Swim! We are excited to bring this time-honored tradition back to the shores of Cascade Locks. 

On the day of the swim, participants board the famous Sternwheeler paddleboat on the south shore of the Columbia, at the dock in Cascade Locks, and are ferried to the Washington side of the river. When signaled, swimmers jump off the Sternwheeler into the Columbia and swim an approximately 1.1-mile stretch across to Cascade Locks. To help them find their way, a special swim lane lined with volunteers in sailboats, kayaks, and paddle boards are there to guide, encourage, and protect swimmers as they cross the channel.

Ages 10 & up may participate
Ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

8am start time. Boat begins loading at 7:30am.
Check in: 6:00-7:15am