Some distances for reference that may be helpful during training swims. These are distances based on water level at Lake Como as of 7/12/2010. Measurements are from shorline at public beach to the tower and the shorline at public beach to the shoreline at the boat ramp.

Laps = equivilent laps (down and back) in a 25 yard pool.

Description  Miles  Yards  Meters  Round Trip Yds  Laps 1way Laps rndtrp
Beach to Drain Tower .33 580.8 531.08 1161.6 11.6 23.2
Beach to Boat Ramp .50 880.0 804.67 1760.0 17.6 35.2
Race Day Distance .85 1500 1371.6 1500.0 n/a 30.0