31st Annual Swim Around Key West - News Updates June 1st - The final preparations are being made for the 31st Annual Swim Around Key West.  The race headquarters will be the Doubletree Hotel, which will host the pre-race meeting Friday Afternoon and the post race dinner.  If you are looking to book a last minute hotel room mention the 31st Annual Swim Around Key West - we have reserved a block of rooms.  For last minute info contact either Bill Welzien at wvwelzien@aol.com or Don Nelson at don.n@juno.com.  Phone inquiries can be made to Terence White  at (305)304-4341 April 21st 2007 - In other news Swim Around Key West race director Bill Welzien attempted the grueling Swim Across Tampa Bay.  Read the story. April 15th 2007 - International swimmer and current Swim Around Key West champion Marcos Diaz will be returning to defend his title and go for the $500 bonus for breaking the course record. January 15th 2007 - Happy New Year Swimmers!  There is so much happening for the 2007 Swim Around Key West.   We really appreciate all the entries. We are well ahead of last years pace. It is going to be a very exciting swim this year. Recent additions to the site include and updated FAQ page and a listing of previous winners.  Don't forget to check out Bill Welzien's swimming diary which details his attempt at swimming around Key West once a month for an entire year.   Bill has already completed 7 of 12 swims. December 1st 2006 - Entries for the 2007 Swim Around Key West are well above original estimates.  We are expecting a large and very competitive field!  There are no plans on placing a cap on the field however.  There are huge plans for the 2007 Swim Around Key West.  Enhancements include a big post race party, lots of awards, better than ever post race raffle and fantastic finisher medal.  It is our goal to have everyone leave happy and tell their friends about the Swim Around Key West.   November 4th 2006 - Bill Welzien completed his 5th of 12 swims around Key West.  Read about Bill's swims here. October 20th 2006 - Online registration is underway on Active.com October 5th 2006 - Bill Welzien completed his 4th of 12 swims around Key West.  Read about his swims here. July 17th 2006 - 4 Time Swim around Key West champion, Bill Welzien, has decided to attempt to swim around Key West once a month every month for the next year.  Bill did the July swim last week.  Read about it here. July 10th 2006 - The date for the 2007 Swim has been announced!  The 31st annual Swim around Key West will be held on June 16, 2007.  See you then! July  10th Update July 8th 2006 -  Rule Change for 2007.