Anchorage takes on a tropical feel as swimmers hit the pool

While everyone is heading outside, they’re going in — at least for Friday afternoon. The Northern Lights Swim Club is reeling in a 127 swimmers to compete in the Aqua Dog 50 Free Tournament.
It’s a unique race because the racers will be grouped according to time, not age. Contestants will swim two 50-yard heats determining their placement.
“It’s going to be awesome to see little kids and 70-year-olds swimming in the same heat,” said Jodi McLaughlin, the event&