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| The Appomattox, Shorewood, WI |
Important Next Swim: 10:00 AM, Saturday June 13, meet us at the overlook at Atwater Park in Shorewood.
Important Next Meal: Shorewood Men's Club BBQ, Saturday, 11:30 - whenever
Yes, yes, other swims have been happening, but this blog post is to loop you in on one of the hallmark events of the swimming summer: the Appomattox Shipwreck Swim followed by the Shorewood Men's Club annual BBQ.
The Swim: We will meet at Shorewood's Atwater Park overlook at 10:00am, Saturday June 13. Parking can be challenging. Plan accordingly. Don't be late. Just kidding-- there is no "late" in swimming. After a sufficient time, we will proceed down the ramp to the beach. We will set up camp, carefully assess the waves, wind, and water temp, and select our attire appropriately.
We will launch and swim out to the shipwreck.
Haha, we will launch and swim, but there is always some bumbling about, swimming here, swimming there, until someone spots the amazing spectacle of the Appomattox, see above photo.
Haha, who am I kidding. Lower your expectations kids, this is what the shipwreck really looks like:
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| The Appomattox, Shorewood, WI |
Also, if the water isn't clear, all bets are off.
NEVERTHELESS! Fun will had by all. Ambitious swimmers will swim additional yardage. Really ambitious swimmers have been known to swim to the weather buoy. Ultimately, everyone returns to the beach and heads up to phase 2 of the day, the bbq.
The BBQ: The food is amazing. The company is great! Often there is live music. There is beer! There is ice cream! Please join us. This event is brought to you by swimmers Moondawg and Kahuna, and probably some other dudes. You can buy tickets there or from Moondaug or Kahuna.
BBQ Deets:
https://www.shorewoodmensclub.org/upcoming-events#!event/2026/6/13/annual-chicken-ribs-bbq-fundraiser
https://www.shorewoodmensclub.org/upcoming-events#!event/2026/6/13/annual-chicken-ribs-bbq-fundraiser
Shipwreck Deets:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Appomattox
7 comments:
I have tickets for ribs ( half rack) dinner and 1/2 chicken dinner. Early bird discounts are $16 for chicken and $20 for ribs. Otherwise $20 and $22 the day of.
Shipwreck Swim was great all around. Perfect clarity, hot air, cool water, lots of sun, and good BB. For those who were wondering what the water temp. was beyond the shallow shore, my smart Garmin watch registered 55 F. All the way out and back.
Hi! Hoping to come for my first swim with yall on the 20th or 21st, what times will yall be swimming? Is there a time that would be better for a person newer ows? Thank you!
Saturdays and Sundays usually have noon time swimmers. I believe there is also a group that does mornings on those days at 9:00?
Is there a way to get in contact with the group that will be there on Saturday at 9? I just want to make sure there will be some people there
Hi - there are usually people at 8:00 on weekends. I'm one, but I will be out of town this weekend.
Noon on weekends is a sure thing unless weather is terrible.
There are usually people swimming at 6am on week days, too.
Milly, we are glad you have an interest in swimming with the Kru! For more info about us, on the main page, on the right side, look for "Kru FAQ". Click on thar. If your question isn't answered there, then post your question here, and I expect someone in the group will promptly reply. Looking forward to meeting you.
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