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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8311 • Fax (808) 961-8411
http://www.hawaiicounty.2ov/parks-and-recreation/
NEWS RELEASE
July 7, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clayton S. Houma
Director
Kenneth J. Van Bergen
Deputy Director
Richardson Roughwater Swim Set for July 26
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces the 28th
Annual Richardson Roughwater Swim will be held Sunday, July
26, at Richardson Ocean Park in the Keaukaha area of Hilo.
This 1 -mile -long race course is designed for strong, experienced
swimmers. Competitors may experience ocean swells, powerful
currents and waves breaking over the outside reef.
Register by Friday, July 17, and receive the discounted rate of
$15 per person. A late -entry fee of $25 per swimmer will apply
after that deadline.
Entry forms are available at all County of Hawaii swimming pools
and the Department's Recreation Office located within Aunty Sally
Kaleohano's Luau Hale at 799 Pi`ilani Street in Hilo.
For more information, please call 961-8694 from 8 a.m. until 4
p.m. weekdays.
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