Dock2Dock Swim

• Swim cap
• On-course safety
• Race timing
• Feed stations
• Post-race refreshments
• Finisher's pack
• Official event photography
• Bag drop

Schedule:

06:45 15km participants arriving onsite

07:30 All events start

*Each event will have a rolling start with 2-3 swimmers entering the water at one time.

The 15km race will have a mass start.

NOWCA Safety Wristband:

All competitors must now have a valid NOWCA safety wristband and wear this on the day. If you competed in the 2019 event or regularly swim at a NOWCA venue then you will already have a wristband and just need to check that it is valid on the day of the event. (ie. you’ve paid your yearly fee of £12).

If you do not already have a band, you must purchase one by creating an account here: https://kscan.co/customer/register?org=nowca.

You can select a NOWCA venue near you to collect your band. If you wish to collect on the day, be sure to choose LONDON ROYAL DOCKS as your pick-up location. The earlier you get your wristband, the sooner you can join a session at a NOWCA venue around the country.

Please note, completing your registration will NOT automatically register you for a wristband. This must be done by following the instructions above.

YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR NOWCA SAFETY WRISTBAND AT LEAST 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.

Cut-Off Times

Provisional Cut-off times are as follows:

• 1.5k - 1.5 hours
• 5k - 5 hours
• 10k - 5.5 hours
• 15k - 6.5 hours

NOWCA Safety Wristband: please see race day logistics above for information regarding the NOWCA safety wristband.

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RACE WITHOUT A VALID SAFETY WRISTBAND

Wetsuits:

Wetsuits are optional in all distances except for the 12-16 age category in the 1.5K event. Junior swimmers in the 1.5K must wear a wetsuit and use a tow float.

Tow Floats:

All swimmers in the 5k, 10k and 15k event must use a tow float. Tow floats are optional in the 1.5k races unless the swimmer is between 12 and 16 years old.

One of the great benefits of this event is the many vantage points it provides for spectators.

There is a walkway nearly the entire length of the Dock with a number of cafes and restaurants in the vicinity of the Swimmers Village.

These events can only be run with the enthusiastic help of volunteers.

Would you like to be part of the kayak team, or help at registration on dry land etc?

If you would like to register your interest in helping out in the Dock2Dock race, please contact [email protected]