Swimming – open water

Date:

Sunday 4 February 2024 (Reserve day Monday 5 February 2024)

Venue:

Vauxhall Yacht Club, 153 Portobello Road, Dunedin

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Time:

6.30am check in; 7.15am safety briefing; 7.30am start for both distances

Fees:

$20.00

Entries Close:

Monday 29 January 2024

Contact:

Steve Prescott, 027 226 3582

stevenz@xtra.co.nz

Age groups:

20-24 (then 5-year increments) to 80+

Minimum age 20+ men and women as at first day of competition

Events:

Open Harbour Swim – 3000m or 1500m

Notes:

  • The course is in the spectacular Otago Harbour and is very exposed to wind
  • Conditions can be extremely rough, and this event is only recommended for confident, strong swimmers in wetsuits
  • Swim caps are required and must be worn – light colours are more visible (some will be available at check in)
  • There is limited parking at Vauxhall
  • If in the opinion of the event organiser, the conditions are unsafe, the event will be postponed to the reserve day of Monday 5 February 2024