Finishing line
First finisher Elke Hofman emerges from the sea at Coney Island
Swimmer and RB-M
A USCG response boat accompanies a swimmer in the East River
Brooklyn side
Kayakers and swimmers approaching the Brooklyn waterfront
Swimmer
Swimmer Andrew Trout swims in the Rose Pitonof Swim
Splash
Water sprays up around a swimmer in the East River
Preparations
Swimmers get ready to board boats in the early morning
East River
Kayaks and support boats on the East River
Drink break
Swimmer Andrew Trout takes a drink during the Rose Pitonof Swim
Red balloon
A red balloon marks the start point for the Rose Pitonof Swim
Crossing the channel
Kayakers lead their swimmers across the East River
Reflected hull
A kayaker passes the bulk carrier Energy Panther
Kayaker
A kayaker accompanies a swimmer in New York Harbor