(Courtesy photo) Jaimie Monahan is. Shes trained hard, and said the hardest part is probably the mental game just seeing if I can do it.. "You know, sometimes people think a lake can be benign; that wind can whip. And if you overcome discomfort in the water, you go back to your daily life, your professional life, your home life,[and when] challenges come up, you tend to have a little more grit, more stick-to-it-edness, she said. July 19th, 2017 5:00 am Start Time . 40 Bridges Manhattan double circumnavigation - 57 miles 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim - 7 stages, 120 miles In Search of Memphre - 25 miles St. Lucia Channel Swim - 21 miles 2022 dates not yet known SolRx: marathon swimmers' most recommended sunblock. White is a former prosecutor, a skilled trial lawyer not what youd call a mystic. The island, has a shoreline of steep cliff faces. The lake is 31 miles (50 km) long with 73 percent of the lake's surface area in Quebec, where it . Lynton Moore, a mental health counselor, immersed herself up to her neck, placed her palms together beneath the water and stared across the gray expanse, controlling her breathing and sitting for a minute or two, practicing the Wim Hof method. She set the record for Oldest Person to swim the 25 miles under the Marathon Swimmers Federation rules. It makes for a very unique community when young teenage girls are competing, and often beating, men in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and above, he said. Another seasoned swimmer, Kellie Joyce of Norwood, Mass. Keep your eyes peeled! No part of our articles may be reprinted or repurposed without explicit permission from the publisher. Stephen Rouch of Indianapolis swam the 50-mile length of Lake Memphremagog between Newport, Vermont, and Magog, Quebec, and back to Newport, in 25 hours and 12 minutes. The lake supplies drinking water to numerous municipalities. But he dislikes the additional security, which has separated families and makes it harder to travel back and forth. A lot of mental health issues are caused by inflammation and the cold water helps reduce that. Others are signed up to race as much as 200 meters. A small dock allows you to enter the water and start swimming by following the buoys that mark the route. Lake Memphremagog: Marathon Swim From Vermont To Canada Focuses On Open Borders By John Dillon July 24, 2018 Vera Rivard, 14, accompanied by her mother Darcie in a kayak, and her father and sister in a boat, completed the marathon swim in 16 hours, 24 minutes. For Brynn, 55, one of the goals of cold-water swimming is to help her train for her fourth attempt at an English Channel crossing, one she hopes to do this summer. All worth, a bit of discomfort, he chuckles, a swig of brandy will cure all that ails me, he says with a grin, and with that, he put a little more heave ho into the oars, and rows quickly, down the lake, towards the Canadian Border. Newports Shark Bait Sheilas. He wants to shout out, STOP, NO! Over the next 12 hours, four others pull out. This year Im returning to swim in the opposite direction with the goal of getting down the lake a little faster, well wouldnt that be great, either way it will be a fine adventure and another border crossing my favorite! Ages range from Derbys 14-year-old marathon swimmer Margaret Rivard to Anne Coen, 79, of Canton, Ohio. NB : Originally published in French on September 13th 2021 at http://AlextheNomadTrainer.blogspot.com, NB : Originally published in French on September 13th 2021 at, https://alexthenomadtrainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20210903_153023.mp4, https://alexthenomadtrainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20210903_152817.mp4, https://alexthenomadtrainer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20210903_152357.mp4. Lake Memphremagog (mem-fr-MAY-gog; French: Lac Memphrmagog) is a fresh water glacial lake located between Newport, Vermont, United States and Magog, Quebec, This is an amazing lake with lots of wildlife and pristine water. And for the last seven summers, a group of marathon swimmers have challenged that border and themselves. The Canadian officials have granted us pre-approval to enter Canada without stopping at the customs station, me and Uriah, continue into Canadian waters without skipping a beat. Around Vermont, more and more swimmers (and dippers) are heading into the open water as late as they can in the season or year-round, when the ice isnt a factor. There's also a cruise boat that goes out on the lake. And it just seems to me that a lot of women can focus very well, on swimming well, their technique, their pace, etc., for hours and hours on end, he said. Volunteers who walk the swimmers to and from the changing house (to ensure they were not hypothermic or slipped on the ice), are Escorts. Others who disrobe the swimmers and helped them dress again at the other end of the pool are Strippers. And during each lap, volunteers walk alongside the swimmers with a hook, in case anyone needs to be pulled out. Off-Topic. I am ready to begin one very long day swimming from Canada to the USA, 25.2 miles wearing one traditional bathing suit, one swim cap, ear plugs, light sticks and a pair of goggles. Memphremagog Winter Swim goes v-v-virtual By Guy Page on February 2, 2021 ( 3 Comments ) Many of the cold-water swimmers in this month's Seventh Annual Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival have been swimming in socially distanced "pods" regularly through the fall and winter as the sport of Winter Swimming has spread across the country . No assistanceits time to go I step in and smile, I cant wait. White first saw the lake in 1980 when he was appointed Orleans County states attorney. At the end of July water temps on Memphremagog range from about 67F to 75F. If Im lucky, theyll share a few swigs with me on delivery, and we will all have a few laughs about, how Captain Charlton, is still searching ole Magog for me, wet, cold and frustrated! Skinner laughs as he imagines the scenario. A grin, that shouts out, I know, you know, what Im doing, and, youll never catch me! The 68-year-old grandmother from Westbrook, Maine, is now . I wasnt expecting ole Magog, to kick up such a cool North wind in July, grumbles Skinner, as he wraps a large sheet over his head. Lake Memphremagog, United States Of America. I did not see the legendary mythical creature Memphre during my 25 mile swim of Lake Memphremagog but I felt the beast of that lake in the form of headwinds, adverse currents, rips (similar pull of riptides), and unexpected rapidly changing conditions. She picked up the sport at age seven and has been swimming pretty much ever since. A freak thunderstorm forced forum member @rgandy from the water, 4 miles short of an unprecedented 50-mile double-crossing of Lake Memphremagog in Vermont. Homes for sale near Lake Memphremagog can range between $50,000 and $1,500,000 approximately, with a total market value of around $9,000,000. He repeats the list of goods in his head. It came only six weeks after he conquered the 28.5-mile 20 Bridges swim in New York. Steven Munatones, of Huntington Beach, California, swam Lake Memprhemagog twice in the early 80s, competing when it was a race for professional swimmers. As we approach the start beach I make my final preparations, light sticks in place, my one cap is secure, I have Vaseline on my arm pits, around my neck and under my suit straps to reduce chaffing as I swim. After hours of swimming, the island is before me. This is one of the reasons I prefer open water swimming: it is impossible to cheat; we can stop swimming temporarily, but we absolutely have to come back to the shore on our own. The first year was a struggle. Plus, youre not out there doing it alone so when you come out of the water theres this sense of belonging and feeling part of a community, she says. Whether you want to swim or prefer to watch, it's a great winter experience all around! I thought a lot about Skinner on the way to the US - Canadian border. Race organizer Phil White checked their radios and went over safety procedures. Women's Wednesday: The Aquatic Wisdom of Sarah Thomas. These . You really have to train your body and breath, says Moore who has been practicing the Wim Hof Method and teaches it to some of her clients. A grin, giving one the impression, that he is up to no good, and getting away with it. The idea was for people to make these crazy hats and if they wore the hats and did the breaststroke, they wouldnt dunk their heads in the water which makes it much safer, he says. IISA focuses on more extreme events such as ice miles, while the International Winter Swimming Association (IWSA) puts on shorter events, that usually follow typical swim race formats: 25-, 50-, or 100-meter lengths, relays and a choice of strokes. He bites his tongue, I wont let them win, no one catches Uriah Skinner he mutterers, through clenched teeth, which are chattering from the cold. Lake Memphremagog - Prouty Beach. The maximum depth of the lake Memphremagog is 107 meters (351 feet) that is as high as a 30 floor building! Captain, youll want to see this, shouted an officer. Each of us comes into this with a different approach, Brynn said by phone a few days later. Louise Hyder-Darlington of Elizabethtown, Pa., reacts after finishing the 200-meter freestyle race at the annual Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival. Four or five other womenages mid-twenties to mid-seventiessoon joined what became a weekly swim. Two Countries, One Border, One Lake. I am a port side swimmer, I breath to the right, meaning, that every 4 strokes, I roll to the right, getting a clear view of Django, Phil and Cynthia. Our goal is to promote open water swimming and a healthy, active and adventurous lifestyle. Date. And those mental thoughts require a tremendous amount of focus. Gear is packed, feeds are ready we load the boat at the Magog Marina. He pulled Skinners beloved boat along the cliff, with a proud smile. Going into the cold water feels like a purification. But after I started reading about ice swimming, I started shedding gear. I take my last feed before the cave. In February, Brynn, Moore, and the others will drop into a 25-meter pool cut into the ice on Lake Memphremagog in the 8th running of the Lake Memprhemagog Winter Swimming Festival. Get up to speed on the news Vermont is talking about, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. I also dont like swimming in a straight line; I do it in winter when I go to indoor pools, so in a lake I usually take the opportunity to swim where I want without worrying too much about the direction. Indeed, a swimming corridor has been built in Magog Bay, somewhat beyond the swimming areas, but still quite close to the shore. 128 LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG, NEWPORT, VT - The 1st ever Global Swim Series race in the United States is officially in the books and it was a huge success. Brynn recommends taking it slowly and working your way up to colder and colder temperatures and staying in longer and longer. White worked with Canadian and U.S. officials to get the border opened to swimmers and launched the Memphremagog swim in 2011 as an amateur event. Documented Lake Memphremagog swims, 1955-2022. Contact Information: Phil White. Lake Memphremagog. We have a team, the Shark Bait Sheilas Charlotte, who is a Kiwi, came up with the Sheila term and Ive already ordered shark hats, says Moore with a giggle. Lake Memphremagog, has a deep history. He has also served as Communications Director for the Vermont Health Care Authority and Bureau Chief for UPI in Montpelier. It's pretty much only home to a Green Mountain Conservation Camp.Green Mountain, South Pond, in the Windham County town of Marlboro, is only open to town residents.That means during the summer, South Pond is the village green, the, Check out our voter guide to read up on the candidates, amendments, and more >>>, Subscribe To 'The Frequency,' Our Daily Morning Newsletter, New Plan Seeks To Reduce Phosphorus Loading In Lake Memphremagog, Buck Lake: Summer Campers Stay Busy Learning To Love The Great Outdoors, South Pond: Marlboro Residents Bolster Community Bonds By The Water. Buy on Amazon Check out our voter guide to read up on the candidates, amendments, and more >>>. The Global Swim Series is the world's premier open water swimming series! GB: There are beaches on both the north end and the south end. The water feels like silk as I slip under its surface and begin stroking away from the boat ramp, away from Newport and into the early morning, an old adventure and a new one, are now intertwined as one, as Uriah, and me head towards the Canadian Border. The 200-meter race is the longest one. And it's not just Memphre; theres hieroglyphs up on Owls Head, he said, referencing a peak on the Canadian side that towers over the lake. I down my feed as quick as I can, I am excited to get my head back underwater, and see whats happening to Skinner, there is less than 2 miles to go before I swim into his cave. I look straight down, taking in my surroundings. I thought about how his fear of the water, defined the end of his life. I could say that this is good news, because you can rest if you are tired, but for me, that amounts to cheating! She said failure is a big part of marathon swimming but theres triumph in finishing, and in what you learn about yourself in the water. Plus, theres just great camaraderie. He had to recruit locals to chop the surface with axes. Vera Rivard touches land shortly after her, completing the swim in 16 hours and 24 minutes and becoming the youngest person ever to traverse the 25 miles. It can be dangerous if you dont do it correctly. Brynn also notes that the cold water saps your energy: I swam 400 meters in a pool in November and it took me 5 minutes, 41 seconds. My adventure to Skinners Island is close, as soon as my foot touches the water, the words will flash across the movie screen, turn your cellphones off, this show is about to start. Whites Memprhemagog Winter Swimming Festival may be the only one of its kind in North America, but it is part of a growing international league. His journey to Memphremagog started with a cancer diagnosis. Therefore, I consider that the swim lane is not deep enough, because it is possible to touch the bottom without being completely submerged. She said she swam competitively in college and started marathon swimming just five or six years ago. The next year, White resolved to make the event fun for amateurs as well. The lake supplies drinking water to numerous municipalities. A small dock allows you to enter the water and start swimming by following the buoys that mark the route. Workers create a swimming pool by carving a 25-meter rectangle out of frozen Lake Memphremagog. Length of the Lake Swim - Magog, Canada, to Newport, VT, USA. But once I got in and relaxed and focused on my breathing, it was just a really incredible experience. Distance swimming is an exercise in sensory deprivation. All content on vtsports.com is copyright protected. For Moore, 54, the weekly cold-water immersion is part of a practice: I dont like the word spiritual but its part of a practice that includes yoga and breath work. n New Years Day, a small group of women stood on the shores of Lake Willoughby and disrobed. Summer 2013 will be a blast. Cheers. "It's right over you!" Those were the words from the Newport City Police Dispatcher, when we called in to see how far away the thunderstorm was. She holds the cup over the port side, and I swim up, and swipe it, like a toll operator collecting a dollar, at the toll booth. His cheeks burn, and he buries his head into his thick woolen sweater to better shield his face from the wind. The wooden trim of Django, the proud stance of Phil, my observer and pilot. An international border divides Lake Memphremagog in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. The first being in 2011, I was one of 4 swimmers who made it down the lake on the night of September 11th, 2011, marking the 10th anniversary of 911, we swam to promote friendly borders and in Search of Memphre the lakes resident Lake Monster. Skinner pulls alongside the cliff, parts the vines and weeds, revealing a hidden cave, wide enough for six men, and tall enough for three. 2020 USMS Ultra Marathon Distance 10 Mile OWNC at Kingdom Swim. In 2018, over 60 swimmers have participated in cross border swims on Lake Memphremagog. She swam it in 40:48. Cynthia gives me an update, youre flyn, we are past the lighthouse already, less than 3 miles to the border, she says. It was in fact the first time that I saw a marked corridor like this one, although I learned that there are many others in Quebec by discussing with the users. Lake Memphremagog First Nations legends from the region talk about monsters in the lake. The day before the race, the lake was calm. Then there is the brandy for the loggers, and no shortage of it. She said Memphremagog is huge, mysterious and extremely challenging. In this episode she talks about swimming across the 25 mile . Ice swimming is pretty excitingand the first few times it is a little frightening, too says Brynn. It felt good, she says. A lot of us are deterred from trying things because we think we cant. Swimmers Register for 2023 Here Please note that all fees are non-refundable. Sharessa Guiterrez and her husband drove to Newport from Omaha, Nebraska. On New Years Day, a small group of women stood on the shores of Lake Willoughby and disrobed. Sarah Thomas was born to swim. He loves her, and it shows. White has named this marathon swim In Search of Memphre, but it also has a political message. It's a feisty lake," Brynn said. And I think the thing that struck me is this is actually achievable., Brynn recommends taking it slowly and working your way up to colder and colder temperatures and staying in longer and longer. Brynn also notes that the cold water saps your energy: I swam 400 meters in a pool in November and it took me 5 minutes, 41 seconds. Pilot and observer Phil White, and my capable one woman crew and teammate Cynthia Needham. By Lisa Ingarfield. I see a growing trend says Phil White who puts on the Lake Memphremagog Winter Swim Week, each February. Lynton Moore, a mental health counselor, immersed herself up to her neck, placed her palms together beneath the water and stared across the gray expanse, controlling her breathing and sitting for a minute or two, The next year, White resolved to make the event fun for amateurs as well. And it produces endorphins and all these feel-good hormones. Soon we pass the light house, 2 miles, and closing. It also has a surface area of 102 km 2 (39 sq mi) with 20 islands. Lake Memphremagog is a 31.6 mile long international lake and surrounded by the mystery of "Memphre" the lake monster on both sides of the border. A lot of mental health issues are caused by inflammation and the cold water helps reduce that. And then there were his swim events, which grew to include open water swims on Lake Memprhemagog of up to 25 miles as well as his summer Kingdom Swim Week where swimmers, accompanied by paddlers, swim all the lakes in the NEK. Saturday, July 25, 2020. At Memphremagog and at every ice-swimming spot ever, there's no shame in getting out. And its a long swim, mentally and physically.. Copyright 2022 Charlotte Brynn. The warm smile of Cynthia, my crew, feeding me, and perching Percy, the parrot on her head to make me laugh. Before long, he had connected with the new U.S. Winter Swimming Association. I roll onto my back, and swallow the contents. The rocks are flat, sharp, and slippery at the entrance. Charlotte Brynn trains for her ultra-distance swims by swimming year-round when she can. We had a venue but no idea how to put on an event like this, he says. Photo by John Dillon for VPR This past July, she broke her own world record, swimming 104 . Share YOUR next big goal, whether its learning to swim, walking a mile or swimming a Marathon! Its very calming. The second year, there were around 30 paying participants. NEWPORT, VT - MAGOG, QC. I make my way up the boat ramp, I am pumped! Phosphorus loading can lead to toxic algae blooms that threaten the, There are plenty of lake homes in Woodbury, but not on Buck Lake. Up at 4:00am. And its beautiful out there. There are many recreational activities on the lake itself including swimming, fishing (ice fishing in winter), and sailing, kayaking and boating Page 1 of 2. Even though approximately 2/3 of the lake is in Canada and 1/3 of the lake is in the U.S. it is still by far the largest lake in the area and offers numerous activities on both sides of the border. If you can do that, you can do anything, right? she says. Its depth measures 285 feet making it the third deepest lake in Vermont, while boasting several large islands on the U.S. side of the border. The maximum depth of the lake Memphremagog is 107 meters (351 feet) that is as high as a 30 floor building! Martin McMahon, 57, a long-distance swimmer who sped to a fourth-place finish in the 50-meter freestyle,. Our year round house is directly on Lake Memphremagog which is a 35 mile long lake spanning from Newport Vermont to Magog Quebec. Both Brynn and Moore recently moved to Newport, VT Brynn from Stowe and Moore from Telluride, Colo. I saw this other woman coming out of the lake on one freezing day and thought, wow theres another one, says Moore who didnt know of Brynns swimming background at the time. I pull my goggles down, and adjust my cap, I take a few moments to take it all in, the beauty of the lake and my admiration of my team. Phosphorus runoff from farms and other sources is a nuisance for Vermonts lakes. John worked for VPR in 2001-2021 as reporter and News Director. Lake Memphremagog (Quebec, Canada) is a majestic, fresh water glacial lake that is 43 km (27 miles) long located mainly in Quebec's Eastern Townships (73%) and partly in the state of Vermont (27%). The Kingdom Swim in scenic Vermont offered a variety of distances and was additionally sanctioned by WOWSA and also was the New England Masters Open Water Championships. On swim day, the water was around 72 degrees, but the air was chilly and the north wind kicked up a fierce chop. I drop my feed cup,and shout hi,and thanks, then roll onto my tummy and swim on, Im off again. So I took a picture of it, posted it on Facebook with a caption as a joke, saying Anyone want to come swim?. and out (soaking in the sights from the shore). I was fortunate to have the highly respected Phil White as my boat pilot/ observer. This history includes stories of many eras, there's the loggers and farmers,to name a few, but few can forget the stories of the smugglers! Boat Maintenance. I will conclude this article by posting some videos that I took to show you what this corridor looks like. before she took a few tentative strokes. After a cold-water swim so many endorphins are released its always a great party. Awards took the form of beef jerky or maple syrup. We started in Memphremagog and well just keep moving around each week looking for lakes that are not frozen, Moore says. 5,162 messages. The Muffin Tops of Middlebury. The festival is hosted by The Memphremagog Winter Swimming Society, a volunteer group of feisty winter swimmers operating in collaboration with and under the umbrella of Kingdom Games. Skinner, spun his boat around and heaved on his oars, he made quick work of rowing to his favorite hiding spot on ole Magog, a small overgrown Island. . He had brought the sheet to cover his smuggled goods on the way back to Newport, not to shield himself from the wind. I used to have a fair amount of PTSD. I mean, first sight, he said. On August 1, 2019 Pat had a successful solo crossing of Lake Memphremagog in Vermont to complete the Triple Crown of Monster Swims ( Loch Ness, Lake Tahoe, and Lake Memphremagog) and become the Oldest Person to complete the Triple Crown. Darcie Rivard paddled alongside Vera in a kayak. Swimmer Ian Grimmer goes the distance IAN GRIMMER PROUDLY shows the placard showing he had completed the 25-mile swim crossing of Lake Memphremagog earlier this month. And the other fact that people dont realize in this sport is that the average female marathon swimmer is faster than the average male swimmer. She said she swims to stay in shape and to serve as a positive role model for her five children. Welcome to the Global Swim Series. Discover the best public beaches, indoor pools and secret swimming spots, or swimin' holes as some would say. There is a wonderful walking trail right off the main st and is handicapped accessible. All rights reserved. Brynn sat out this years swim, but she instead helped out in a support boat. I completed my 2011 Lake Monster swim in 15 hours and 30 minutes. 2013/03/28 18:43 Tony Kirby said, Checking out the old Hotel Memphremagog and came across your site. There is the silverware, for the Robinson family, and the lace order for Mrs Dalton, a big order that one is too, she got lace for her all three of her sisters and their families, what a haul! chuckles Skinner, as he loads the parcels of lace into his boat. A few days later I swam just as hard in 39-degree water and it took me nearly 7 minutes.. R ick Levey leaned over the side of a motorboat last week and dipped a long metal scoop into the marshy mouth of the Barton River where it enters Lake Memphremagog.. Over his shoulder, the hulking . The first event would be a 25-meter hat race what is now the most hotly contested event of all. The big advantage of this corridor is that it offers the possibility of measuring time and distance traveled. He loves it because of the cultural diversity that the closeness to Quebec brings. The US Winter Swimming Association contingent didnt arrive until the day of the event. What were going to do is get the boats set up, have them all out there. But as any experienced ice swimmer will warn, cold-water swimming is something that takes training. Charlotte Brynn is a native of New Zealand who swam the length of the lake in 2011. The frothy waves are sloshing against the walls, at the mouth of the cave, sending chills down Skinners spine, he cant swim. You have so much energy. lake memphremagog north from owl's head, wood engraving (1872) - lake memphremagog stock illustrations Where does Lake Memphremagog drain to? "You get into a sort of a mental state thats kind of peaceful, and not even not thinking about swimming sometimes. She is a fine looking boat. The final touch is my ear plugs. And I've talked to a number of people that have come into town, just looking around, and bam, they just fell in love with this lake.. Route Swims First Fastest "Border Bumper" loop from Newport: 5: Charlotte Brynn - 2020: Laurie Craigen - 07:27:00 (2021) Georgeville to Newport: 1 . Postlewaite hopes to swim in the World Championships in Russia in March of 2022 and has been training by swimming in Lake Champlain every day, year-round.That January day when it was -10 degrees and the schools were closed? . Were going to pick you up, he called to the swimmer. Goodbye, take care and stay in shape! phw1948 . "It becomes kind of, I dont know, yoga-like, Zen-like," he said. I make my way further back to clear the water. ViveBene Member November 2020 @Ellis , Fil has the word, as he is the event director. When you come across something that your mind and your body arent used to, the initial response is fear, anxiety and discomfort and you have short, shallow breaths, Brynn says. The young swimmer and her family seemed undaunted. 2012/10/07 14:06 Robert Heat said, By then my cardiovascular system is ready and after two minutes the water feels like a warm comforter. Here's a report from Phil White ( @Fil), who directs the Kingdom Swim in the same lake. The lake is 31 miles (50 km) long with 73 percent of the lake's surface area in Quebec, where it . White, 73, sporting a long white beard that makes him a dead ringer for St. Nick, is the pied piper of open water swimming in Vermont. My husband and I try to leave it up to her. This is a beautiful lake that resides in both the US and Canada. Vermont Public's News CoverageGovernment & Politics | The Vermont Economy | Criminal Justice & Public Safety | Arts & Culture | Education | Health | Energy & Environment | Food & Agriculture | Series & Specials, Investigations | Brave Little State | Vermont Edition | New England News Collaborative (NENC) | VPR Archive. For years, she would swim at Green River or Waterbury Reservoir as late in the season as the ice would allow. In the thick of the chaos something warm brushed by my leg, whatever it was calmed my mind and I swam on to complete the swim. I am watching two movies, one above the water, and one below. In April, 2014, she completed her first sanctioned ice mile, a 1.19-mile swim in Lake Champlain in water under 4.8C (40.8F). In 1994 four persons in two separate boats reported a 30-foot . The second year, there were around 30 paying participants. Even the safety protocols are infused with humor. My mother has told me his legendary story of swimming the lake many times. 206 years later, the hanging vines, overgrown weeds, and bushes, have gone, yet I still nearly miss the cave, it blends into the cliff, from the angle of the water. I love it. Jacques Tuset, Ned Denison, Jills Vanegas: le St Joseph to mainland, Scott Zornig: Point Loma to Imperial Beach, Charlotte Brynn: Lake Memphremagog: Skinner Island, Charlotte Brynn: Lake Memphremagog: Georgeville-Newport, Charlotte Brynn: Lake Memphremagog: le Ronde. Every swimmer has a support crew in a boat or kayak. GSS debuts in the USA. Rouch left from the EastSide Restaurant in Newport at 11:00 A lot of memories here. Welcome to Memphremagog An international, fresh-water glacial lake, Memphremagog is almost 32 acres long with an area of 5,966 acres and a maximum depth of 351 feet. MSF (founded 2012) is dedicated to developing and promoting the sport of ultraswimming - also known as unassisted solo marathon swimming. And for the last seven summers, a group of marathon swimmers have Lake Memphremagog: Marathon Swim From Vermont To Canada Focuses On Open Borders | Vermont Public He has bushy, thick beard, and, a half grin. We are nearly there. Updated . The Fair Haven Jailbirds. Lake Memphremagog is a long finger-like running south from Magog, Quebec (near Sherbrooke) across the Canada/US border to about Newport, Vermont. Cynthia, is perched on the port side, looking over at me, we are eye to eye, I smile, and so does she. Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival Registration is Now Open for 2023! White said the conditions are exceptionally tough. I can see Skinner approaching the Canadian Border, in his row boat. He started an awards pajama party with dinner following at the East Side Restaurant. Location. In 2014 I was watching these guys use this huge saw to cut blocks out of the lake to use for an ice maze or igloo or something, he says. Lake Memphremagog Topics: Missing swim mat. Can you swim in Lake Willoughby? Updated 7/15/2022 1:56:40 PM. The lake is home to 21 islands, five of which are located within the state. swimmer25k Charter Member November 2020 Very tough swim. Lakes Online Forum. They could imitate Magog in order to attract swimmers to their regions. He wastes no time, tying off his beloved boat, and searching for a seller, from whom to buy his order of contraband. Swimming in really cold water helps you build endurance, says Brynn, who grew up in New Zealand. nekowsa (north east kingdom open water swimming association) boasts a 'ladder' swim series and a unique selling point arguably not seen anywhere else in the world with a proper graduation of events from 1mile, 5km, 10km, 10mile, 25km culminating in the ultimate 25 mile (in search of memphre) length of the entire lake of lake memphremagog between In recent years, Canadian and US border officials have facilitated this effort to re-open Lake. The Middlebury man has completed the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. About six miles up the lake, the call comes over the radio from a crew boat: Hey Phil, come on up here. The border remains a focus; this years event is dedicated to asylum seekers. As a former member of Newports Chamber of Commerce and a director of the IROC fitness center, White launched a series of athletic events that became a business: Kingdom Games. Business Hours Not Available See Their Website What a night, overcast skies, no moon to guide the captain and his men, its a smugglers night for me, Skinner hummed. Finally, Uriah Skinner, 206 years ago, he was setting off from Newport in his boat, bound for Magog to purchase contraband supplies, to bring back to the local farmers and their wives. Stephen Rouch's Marathon Swim Story Today we found out more about how Stephen Rouch, who was the subject of my first Deep Dive Marathon Swim Story episode back in January, gained confidence to go for a 50 mile double crossing of Lake Memphremagog in 2019. That same year she was nominated for World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year. I gaze down the boat ramp at Newports Gateway center, there is no doubt about it, Im excited, way excited. Swim Route. Hes written a book on the subject and maintains a website that tracks events and swimmers around the world. The mission of the Society is to assure that winter swimming continues on Lake Memphremagog for years to come and . I know, that Skinner, is now hiding in the cave from the Captain, and his men. The waters of Lake Memphremagog were 30 degrees Fahrenheit with air temperatures at a bone-chilling 16 degrees Fahrenheit, accompanied by a brisk wind driving the wind chill to near zero. It is the perfect hiding place, if you dont want to be found, I can see how the officers missed it all those years ago. We all know its going to be really hard at first, but it will feel great later. The fall night air was cold on my back, I was separated from my kayak and support boat early in the swim for an hour and battled a relentless northerly head wind. The sport is defined as swimming in water temperature of 5.0C / 41.0F unassisted, with a silicon cap, pair of goggles and standard swimming costume, in other words, no wetsuits. I drive my head down and pull through the water with long, strong strokes. Swimmer Sharessa Guiterrez, seen here alongside her support crew, completed the marathon swim "In Search of Memphre" course this year in 15 hours, 51 minutes. Body of Water: Lake Memphremagog (Vermont, USA) Route Description: Newport to Skinner Island, return to Newport. So Shub started training: first with running, then swimming, cycling and triathlons. Find the perfect lake memphremagog winter swim stock photo. Dylan Kent-July 22, 2015 0. Data Swimmer Profiles Events Series Lists; Insights; About; Lake Memphremagog swims. MSF Resources LongSwims Database Marathon Swimmers Forum The ice was so thick White had to find extra long chain saws. In 1961 two fishermen saw a black creature about 40 feet (13 meters) long swimming, partially submerged, past their boat. Brynn and others helped him organize the event and White reached out to other international swimmers with ties to Vermont. I swim alongside the cliffs, looking for the cave. The first one pulls out just over the border. In accordance with guidelines 6.2 and 6.3, the process was therefore . Before her swims, she does 30 to 40 minutes of rigorous yoga to warm up her core and 30 rounds of deep breaths, followed by a long inhale and exhale, repeated three times. I slide in to water and wade up onto the beach. Latest Update: November 13, 2019. Lake Memphremagog Fishing I breath it in, and look out to the lake, Uriah Skinner, unable to swim remained a prisoner in this cave, unable to swim, he was jailed here for life, I pondered. Lake Monster: Memphre This was to be my second swim down this awe inspiring lake. Newport, Vermont/Facebook. Thanks to Phil White of North East Kingdom Open Water Swim Association, Cynthia Needham, crew, Tricia Kules, of Little River Land Surveying for documenting the course and Evan Morrison of the Marathon Swimmers Federation for hosting my tracker. In to the water I slide, it feels amazing, as I begin stroking on arm at a time my way back to the USA! Munatones is known as the dean of open water swimming. Spanning Quebec and northern Vermont, Lake Memphremagog was formed by ancient glaciers and is the biggest body of water in the Eastern Townships. fishery resources, swimming holes, boating runs, that haven't changed over time. Magog has one of the most interesting facilities for athletes and swimming enthusiasts. Start & Finish: Newport city dock ( 44.936825, -72.212196 ), Vermont, USA. Really, my favorite swims and my hardest have been on Lake Memphremagog. I thought about how he choose to perish, rather than surrender to the officers. Approximately of the lake is in the U.S. and the rest is in Quebec, Canada. For Moore, the practice has been a healing process she recommends to clients as well. Shortly after, execution. Woman swims Lake Memphremagog in return marathon Jul 13, 2017 0 1 of 2 Jaimie Monahan glides through the crystalline water of Memphremagog en route to Canada. At the very back of the cave, there is a rock formation, similar to that of a small seat or rock perch. With the boat loaded, Skinner, gets to heaving the oars. I waded back out, pump my fists and shout to the Cynthia and Phil, lets finish this. But I mean, if it was unsafe, then we would [tell her to stop], she said. The loggers in Newport, have a thirst I can barely keep up with, the most profitable of arrangements. "Shes one happy girl!, But other swimmers are having trouble. Theres a lot of spirituality connected with this lake that you discover over time. The jet boil is on, the coffee mugs are out, its breakfast time, coffee and croissants, with ole Lake Memphremagog as a backdrop, what a morning, I exclaim, as I return my eyes down, into the water. That being said, the swim lane is a great place to train and I noticed that it was quite busy. Event Website Event Registration. This is a great idea that I will definitely pass on to municipalities where there is a significant body of water, such as a lake or a river. Things started off on a sunny Saturday morning with temperatures in the single numbers and wrapped up Sunday. Brynn is an experienced marathon swimmer whos swum 28 miles around Manhattan Island. Ice Swimming, is a term first coined in 2009 by the International Ice Swimming Association which was founded the same year. This was to be my second swim down this awe inspiring lake. I slowly draw myself upright, and make my way into the cave. Shannon Keegan has a personal relationship with Lake Memphremagog. I think its just peaceful to be in the open water, so relaxing, she said. By 2020 there were 90 and for 2022, White had to limit the field to 135 and it has sold out. There are yellow buoys every ten meters and green buoys every 100 meters. I dig deep, and pull hard, my hips are high in the water, I am slipping down the lake fast. Although most of Lake Memphremagog is located in Quebec, 3/4 of its watershed is in Vermont. The Lake Memphremagog drainage basin encompasses a total of 687 square miles of which 489 square miles (71%) are in Vermont and 198 square miles (29%) are in Quebec. An over-sized man, with a large frame, so big in stature that he tends to hunch over, allowing himself to bury his face from the view of others, and glance behind him on a dime, to see if he is being followed. Tag: lake memphremagog. An international border divides Lake Memphremagog in Vermonts Northeast Kingdom. Posted on September 20, 2017 by Khem Suthiwan. Magog has one of the most interesting facilities for athletes and swimming enthusiasts. For Brynn, 55, one of the goals of cold-water swimming is to help her train for her fourth attempt at an English Channel crossing, one she hopes to do this summer. Located 130 km to the east of Montreal, Quebec. Uriah, arrives at the end of Lake, in Magog, Canada. Here, she plows past April ice in Derby Bay, Lake Memprhemagog. Getting ready to cast your ballot? Captain Charlton, and his men are scouring the top of the island. Lake Memphrmagog With a surface area spanning just over 100 km (including 25 km across the U.S. border in Vermont), Lac Memphrmagog offers plenty of space to enjoy favourite activities both in the water (swimming, fishing, diving, paddleboarding, etc.) When I was 34 I had a Hodgkin's disease cancer, and a lot of surgery, a lot of chemotherapy, and a real feeling that I wasnt fit, I wasnt able to do anything, and now its all downhill, he said. Where does Lake Memphremagog drain to? Physical characteristics. It is pitch dark, the dawn is starting to nudge its way out as we motor to Parc de la Pointe- Merry. He unloads his parcels of lace,cases of silverware, and brandy, ties off his boat and stashes himself and all his smuggled goods at the back of the cave. One by one, they walked slowly into the icy, 30-degree waters at the south end of the lake for their weekly ritual. I finished what Uriah Skinner had set out to do 206 years ago, escaping the cave and making my way back to Newport. swimming, and fishing. At the top of the cliffs, are heavily overgrown bushes, weeds and trees, which drape over the cliffs, concealing much of them. Boat rentals are also available at the Newport Marina. Not much scares Uriah Skinner, but the thought of immersing himself in the cold dark waters, of Lake Memphremagog, without air, makes him shudder. CANCELED: 2020 USMS Ultra Marathon Distance (10 Mile) OWNC at Kingdom Swim. My heart is thumping. 386 Prouty Beach Drive Newport VT 05855 USA. Django pulls up beside me. My family has long been connected to Lake Memphremagog, so I've always Some days the magic works, and some days it doesnt, White added. Chatters Skinner. And a couple of different historians have traced the Knights Templar from Paris to Scotland to a place now known as Montreal and down here to Memphremagog.. By 2020 there were 90 and for 2022, White had to limit the field to 135 and it has sold out. The swimmers offer similar, yet unique, reasons for putting themselves to this extreme test. The entire course is 500 meters in length, which makes 1 kilometer round trip. Tweet @vprnet to share your favorite bodies of water in Vermont. NEWPORT, VERMONT - MAGOG, QUEBEC - On Wednesday, July 13th, 2022, 15-year-old, Margaret Rivard of Springfield, NH and Derby, VT, re-opened the Canadian border to open water swimming by completing In Search of Memphre, a 25-mile international swim on Lake Memphremagog between Newport, Vermont and Magog, Quebec. One the way south, back to Newport, I no longer had Skinner to watch underwater, so I focused back on my crew. According to some imaginative locals, the lake boasts its very own version of the Loch Ness Monster. But we all get this huge benefit from it and when we get out, theres this rush of endorphins, she said. Daniela Klaz's Marathon Swim Story On April 2, 2020 a small group of marathon swimmers gathered to listen as Daniela Klaz regaled us with tales of swimming and coaching in Boston and her first experiences open water swimming. The morning of the event it was 10 degrees, and the surface had frozen again overnight. Nothing left to do, now but wait it out, like he has many times before. Lake Memphremagog ( mem-fr-MAY-gog; [1] French: Lac Memphrmagog) is a fresh water glacial lake located between Newport, Vermont, United States and Magog, Quebec, Canada. Return Waypoint: Large cave at northwest tip of Skinner Island, Quebec, Canada. They gathered before dawn last week. All your filters are down. The Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival is an event like none other, where a swimming pool is carved from a frozen lake on the Canadian border in Vermont and competitors scream their way through events. There are subtle lake currents, Memphre is swimmer friendly Fil Derby, VT Charter Member November 2020 Winds can get frisky. A Maine woman has set a swimming record on Lake Memphremagog. Skinner Island Double complete. " We stayed at Prouty Beach campgrounds " Sep 2020 Darcie Rivard Veras mom said she take cues from her daughter about whether she has the strength to finish. 79,987 messages. ", Fourteen-year-old Vera Rivard of Springfield, New Hampshire, is the youngest of the seven swimmers. I now swim with just a bathing suit. The reason: it takes a while for a wetsuit to warm up and its often hard to get off when you get out. ultraswimming is is written and edited by Evan Morrison and Elaine Kornbau Howley, members of the Marathon Swimmers Federation (MSF) core group. NEWPORT -- A record-breaking ultra-marathon open water swim has been completed on Lake Memphremagog by an Indiana man. The US - Canadian Border, is marked by Border Buoys and a slash in the tree line, my eyes fix upon the slash in the trees, I am elated to cross into Canadian waters. Still, 40 or so swimmers showed up, coming from as far as Europe and the Eastern Bloc countries where winter swimming is a serious sport. I sit on it, and look out, catching the tail end of a boat, moving away from the view of the cave, the view Uriah, must have seen as his beloved boat faded from his view. . I swim stronger now. We passed the Rivards about five miles out in the open lake. The Captain, had had enough, he was cold, wet and angry, That filthy hermit can have this hellish island, screamed the Captain. I swim through it, like a car driving through a blizzard, the pollen hitting my goggles, like snowflakes hit a windscreen. When Stannard first started swimming later in the season she used a wetsuit and gloves. He now runs less and swims more; he says the distance swims becomes almost meditative. Lake Memphremagog Prouty Beach, Newport, VT ON LINE REGISTRATION for 2023 IS NOW OPEN HERE VOLUNTEER AS YACKER, BOAT PILOT, CREW OR BEACH BUM JOIN THE ONE MILE TEAM CHALLENGE FEES AND CAPS FOR ALL DISTANCES Prior to January 1, 2023 25 km Border Buster - $475 - Cap of 30 Swimmers 10 Mile - $275 - Cap of 40 Swimmers Remarkably, White got a response. I wont swim with anyone who hasnt been practicing this, says Stannard who usually swims in Sunset Lake in Benson or Lake Bomoseeen with her husband and brother-in-laws. Dan Shub, the 69-year-old from Baltimore is the last one to pull out. I have been there a few times although I prefer to swim offshore where there are a bit more waves when I swim in open water. 25.2 Miles. I dont seem to have those symptoms anymore, she says. The first event would be a 25-meter hat race what is now the most hotly contested event of all. Charlotte Brynn, a marathon swimmer and executive director of The Swimming Hole in Stowe, began swimming, her fluid freestyle strokes slicing the glassy water as she avoided the sharp-edged shards of ice. Charlotte Brynn, Marathon Swimmer, Channel Swimmer, Ice Swimmer, Exercise Specialist, 55 Marathon Swims, 2x International Ice Swimming Association Mile (1st New Zealander), World Open Water Swimming Associations (WOWSA) 50 Most Adventurous Open Water Women list 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, World Open Water Swimming Associations (WOWSA) list of top women open water coaches and mentors in the world 2018. Cynthia, starts reaching for my feed cup, out comes the thermos, she is pouring hot water into my feed, next she is shaking the bottle, Oh I cant wait, its feed time, I think. . I slipped back under the water and swim for the border, feeling very determined, with purpose and drive, Time to go home Skinner, I think to myself. The idea was for people to make these crazy hats and if they wore the hats and did the breaststroke, they wouldnt dunk their heads in the water which makes it much safer, he says. That Captain Charlton, and his men, are just wasting their time trying to track me, for I know the ole islands of Magog, like the back of my hand, even in the dark, theyll never find me, my precious boat, and cargo He says, his voice trailing off into the wind. Spider webs drape across the front entrance, and phosphorescent moss lines the inside of the cave. His boat heads out into the night, heading south to Newport, and the border. Discover the best public beaches, indoor pools and secret swimming spots, or swimin' holes as some would say. It can be changeable out there. The wind and waves can really batter a swimmer during the anywhere from 10-to-18-hour crossing, he said. Sight and sound are limited, and the swimmer is alone with her thoughts for hours, Munatones said. Tag: Lake Memphremagog. It also has a surface area of 102 km 2 (39 sq mi) with 20 islands. After 15 hours and 51 minutes in the water Sharessa Guiterrez swims ashore in Magog. 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