A SWIMARIUM(c) is conceived to focus local, national, and international attention on an open water swimming mandate, "...And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters..." (Genesis 1.2). .

This idea by SdogV in the fall of 2003 rose to the surface by the death of Diane Richards on Friday the 13th, 2004. It is in her memory, contribution, and subsidy that I initiate this venture, hoping to incite investor and commercial money interests for its completion.

It requires conceptual artwork drawings and a scaled visual physical model of the following: A floating pool, about 100 yd (or meter) long by 20-25 yd (or meter) wide by 3-5 ft deep that is open at both ends to the open waters of a lake or ocean. The long dimension would have a yard or so deck space, a foot above the water level. Linking this structure to a deck barge (available through Marcon International, Inc. at ~$1.5 million) of similar dimensions on either side makes a stable platform for swimmer, visitor, and spectator amenities such as partial covering for inclement weather, grandstand, projection booth, bar, refreshment stand, washrooms, etc. that other sporting events provide. Docking privileges on one side for regular shuttle service can be provided. (by local yacht clubs or..) . Appropriate fee structures establish the economics to maintain a permanent presence in open waters. Tugboats can provide positional changes to various locales as needed.