Description: This event is not about speed or endurance, it’s about pace, and knowing what speed you are going. Everyone will be asked what time they are going to swim for the 2 lap, 2.5km distance. The closest to their predicted time will win. It’s as simple as that. Oh, and by the way, we’ll be checking people for waterproof watches before they start!
From 2.30pm to 3.00pm you will need to give us your predicted time. From 3pm to 3.15pm you can set off at any time on your swim.

Important info: This is a CHIP TIMED event. You need to make sure you have your chip with you. If you have already taken part in an event, you’ll have a chip already – if not, you will receive your chip with your goody bag when you sign in, or when you enter the event as a late entrant.
Tow floats are recommended but not compulsory for this event.

Prizes: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for this event.
Additional prizes to be drawn by beach-side raffle immediately following the conclusion of the event; further details to be confirmed See all the information.

Feeding stations: There are no feeding stations for this event however safety kayakers and boats will have water & energy supplements available if required.

Registration: Registration of attendance and goody bag collection takes place on Saturday 25^th of May at the BEST Centre. Late arrivals may collect their goody bag on the afternoon of the event at the start beach.
Late entries for this event will be accepted at the BEST Centre between 3.00pm and 4.00pm on Monday 27^th May. No entries will be accepted after this time.
Entrants must reconfirm their entry by signing in, immediately prior to each event.

Declaration: All swimmers are obliged to sign a declaration saying they are capable of swimming 2.5km. Existing medical conditions and medicines being taken at the time of the swim must also be declared for safety & insurance reasons.

Health & Safety: There will be a swimmers safety brief immediately prior to the event. Unless otherwise stated this will take place at the start point. Entrants must attend.
Water depth on this event will be between 0m and 6m.
Water temperature will be around 18/19C but is variable based on weather patterns and water depth.

Medical Cover: Fully qualified medical cover is available during the event via safety boats and also at the start/finish points. Any illnesses or injuries occurring as a consequence of participation must be reported as soon as possible to the event medical team.

Wetsuits: Optional.

Start & finish: This will be a beach start with swimmers leaving any time during a 15 minute ‘window’ starting at 3pm, the finish will be ‘on the beach’.

Refreshments: There will be a selection of free refreshments available at the finish point. Please take rehydration and nutrition seriously to ensure rapid and full recovery.