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Manhattan, New York, United States
The Battery midchannel
The Battery midchannel presents challenging open-water swimming in the East River with powerful tidal currents and heavy marine traffic. This spot is reserved for advanced swimmers experienced in urban river conditions. Participation typically requires coordination with organized swim groups.
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The Battery midchannel
40.7000, -74.0250
Details
- Location
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- 40.7000, -74.0250