Summer Wesson is an experienced open water swim support kayaker and marathon swimmer based in San Diego. Since 2021, she has supported more than 50 crossings of the Catalina Channel, helping athletes navigate one of the most iconic and challenging marathon swims in the world.

Locally, Summer plays an active role in San Diego’s open water community, providing kayak support for swims including the Around Coronado Swim, Point Loma to Ocean Beach (PLOB), and the Boomerang (La Jolla Shores to Crystal Pier and back).

As a swimmer, Summer has finished multiple marathon swims and became the first documented person to compete a double crossing from Cancun to Isla Mujeres and back. She currently serves on the board of the San Diego Open Water Swimming Association, where she helps support and grow the local open water swimming community.

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