Oct 26, 2021
Source:
Pacifica Tribune
Gary Emich is a very avid swimmer. His name is synonymous with open water swimming worldwide. He has literally swum in some of the most challenging waters in the world.
Living on Pedro Point, he has a short walk to Linda Mar Beach where almost daily he can be found swimming laps. If he’s not on the beach, he’s driving to Aquatic Park in San Francisco where he joins friends of the South End Rowing Club for a daily workout.
In June 2013, Emich made history by being the first person to complete 1,000 swims from Alcatraz Island without a wetsuit or fin. He has since added more Alcatraz swims to his record.