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Coming For Far Westerns?
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In 2008, short course Far Westerns will take place in Pleasanton, in the East Bay, from April 3 to April 6, where the Pleasanton Seahawks will play host to top age group swimmers from all over the Western U.S. The last week in July, long course Far Westerns returns to the South Bay, where it will be hosted by West Coast Aquatics in San Jose.
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Clarke Memorial Swim Center,
Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek
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California Dreamin'
If you're planning a trip to Northern CA, for a swim meet or otherwise,
here are some general sources of information:
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Find Your Way To
San Jose/Santa Clara
There are two good reasons to go to San Jose/Santa Clara during 2008. As always, the Santa Clara International, hosted by the Santa Clara Swim Club on May 15-18, will feature elite swimmers from around the world in what promises to be an exciting pre-Olympics tuneup. In addition, the top age group swimmers from the West will mix it up at the long course Far Western Championships to be hosted by West Coast Aquatics in San Jose in late July.
Here are some sources for information on the San Jose area and some outstanding
vacation destinations nearby:
North Bay/North Coast
If you're headed north of San Francisco for a meet or to get mellow in
the redwoods and wine country, these links will get you started:
Reno/Lake Tahoe
If you're going to the Reno/Tahoe area to swim or otherwise, these links
will help:
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Weather Report
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Check out the current weather here for :
San Francisco Bay Area weather:
what to expect
Heard about those crazy Californians who swim outdoors in the winter and put a jacket
on in the summer? Here's what to expect when visiting Northern California.
If you're coming to the Bay Area in the spring for short course Far Westerns in Pleasanton, or for another meet, daytime highs in late March-early April typically range from the mid-60's to 70 degrees F. Although most days are sunny this time of year, rain is not out of the question. Our major meets this time of year are held outdoors, so be prepared!
If you're coming during the summer for the Santa Clara International, long course Far Westerns, or another of our major midsummer meets, summer weather in Santa Clara/San Jose is very comfortable: sunny, highs around 80 degrees F, cool in the evenings with lows in the 50's. If you're headed for a meet in the East Bay, the daily high is more likely to be in the mid-to-high 80's, with the same cool evening temperatures. In the summer, expect a breeze in the late afternoon anywhere in the greater San Francisco Bay Area which may require warmups or sweats for comfort at finals. Rain is extremely unlikely this time of year in any part of our territory.
If you're planning a summer visit, don't be fooled when you plan your visit to downtown San Francisco! Although the rest of the Bay Area is comfortably warm during the summer, daytime highs in The City are usually in the 60s, and clouds, fog, and a stiff afternoon breeze are much more likely, especially in the western half of The City and by the Golden Gate Bridge. If you don't have a sweater, you might regret it. (This same warning applies to Santa Cruz, Monterey, or any other spot adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.)
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