BHF Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Swim 1.4mi

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9:00am Sun 12th Jul 2020

Bournemouth
2,000 participants
By British Heart Foundation
Partly cloudy throughout the day

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Take part in Europe's biggest charity swim on the South Coast of England. Great for all those looking to combine their love of swimming with raising money for a good cause, competitors will swim from Bournemouth to Boscombe Pier.

How to enter the BHF Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim

Pier to Pier Swim
Swim 1.4mi
9:00am Sun 12th Jul 2020
£10–£30
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BHF Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim route

The challenge is simple: swimmers will brave the English Channel and swim 1.4 miles from Bournemouth Pier to Boscombe Pier.

Event Details

What’s Included

Full water safety cover
Branded swim hat
Timing chip and wristband to wear during the swim
Luggage transport from start to finish location
A training guide
Fundraising support
Full lifeguard and medical support
A medal and recorded swim time for all finishers
A complimentary hot drink and bottle of water at the finish

Raceday Logistics

Schedule:

08:00 Information Point Opens

09:00-09:40 Baggage Drop off

09:45 Safety Briefing (Red Hat)

10:00 Swim Start (Red Hat)

11:45 Safety Briefing (Yellow Hat)

12:00 Event Starts (Yellow Hat)

14:00 Event Finishes

Please ensure you arrive well before the start of the race in order to drop your bag and warm up.

Kit List

Wetsuit
Towel
Warm change of clothes
Goggles

Spectators

Your friends are family are very welcome to join in cheering at the finish line at Boscombe Pier. Ask them to look the part and ramp up the red! Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event.

Volunteers

Email [email protected] if you're interested in volunteering at the race.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do I have to be to take part in this event?

Swimmers must be at least 14 years old to take part and all swimmers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Is there a cut off?

Swimmers will have two hours to complete the swim

What time does the swim start?

The swim will start at 1000 for Red Hats and 1200 for Yellow Hats.

BHF Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim weather forecast

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

20°C

Predicted highs

10°C

Predicted lows

Light breeze possible, up to 7mph

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