Next Amy Hiland Swim attempt set for Sunday

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This Sunday (September 1st), Amanda Winans will be the next open-water swimmer to attempt the Amy Hiland Swim, named for the woman who in 1959 became the first person on record to accomplish the swim between Bremerton and Alki Point. Six have done it since – from Erika Norris in September 2016 to Stephanie Zimmerman earlier this month. Northwest Open Water Swimming Association president Andrew Malinak announced the Sunday plan and tells WSB, “Amanda is yet another swimmer who has been training at Alki for the past several years, and has been a regular training partner of Stephanie Zimmerman since she began training at Alki. This will be Amanda’s first marathon swim. Amanda is a research engineer at the UW School of Oceanography, and regularly entertains us on swims by pointing out which marine invertebrates we’re swimming through.” Both Stephanie and Erika will be among the crew supporting/officiating during Amanda’s swim; Andrew will pilot the support boat.

Guila Muir August 29, 2019 (8:30 pm)

Wonderful! I wish her the best.

Stephanie Z August 30, 2019 (12:53 pm)

Amanda grew up in West Seattle too so it’s an extra special connection! Thanks for all your support of the Alki swimmers West Seattle Blog!

Debra Alderman September 1, 2019 (12:33 pm)

She made it! Arrived a few minutes ago!

WSB September 1, 2019 (1:12 pm)

Thank you for the update! We were unable to get down to the beach this time. – TR

Jen September 1, 2019 (6:05 pm)

Amanda grew up swimming for the West Seattle YMCA Dolphin swim team and Garfield High School Bulldogs. As one of her former coaches, besides this gigantic accomplishment, it is gratifying to see her continued love of the sport. I am so proud of the woman she has become and look forward to seeing what comes next!