Craig Lenning - Flathead Lake

Somers to Polson
27.6 miles
15 hours, 50 minutes on July 3, 2015
Observed and documented by May Spengler
Swimmer
- Name: Craig Lenning
- Age on swim date: 36
- Nationality: United States
- Resides: Denver, Colorado
Swim Route
Lengthwise crossing of Flathead Lake (Montana, USA) – Somers to Polson.
Minimum Repeatable Route Distance: 44.5 km (27.65 miles)
Waypoint | Latitude | Longitude |
---|---|---|
Somers (start) | 48.077061 | -114.23599 |
Angel Point | 47.985125 | -114.166832 |
Black Point | 47.784788 | -114.125805 |
The Narrows | 47.769849 | -114.128809 |
The Narrows | 47.767022 | -114.130354 |
Polson Bay Bridge | 47.694584 | -114.166124 |
Riverside Park (finish) | 47.694151 | -114.165599 |
Support Personnel
- Pilot: Mark Johnston
- Observer: May Spengler
- Paddler: Karl Kingery
Swim Data
Note: This was a simultaneous solo swim with Sarah Thomas (documented separately).
- Start: July 3, 2015, 03:43 (Mountain Daylight Time)
- Finish: July 3, 2015. 19:33
- Elapsed: 15 hours, 50 minutes
First unassisted lengthwise crossing of Flathead Lake by a male.
Summary of Conditions
- Water Temp: 70-71F at start, to 75F at end
- Air Temp: 55F at start to 95F mid-afternoon
- Wind Speed: calm at start to 10mph mid-afternoon
GPS Track
Speed per Trackpoint
Observer Log
Photos
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Media
- Valley Journal: Epic swim - Swimmers go 28 miles untouched