Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – August

Sat, Aug 10, 2024, 9:40 am

Bournemouth BH6 4EN, Bournemouth

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About

This wonderful sea swim is the third and final event in a 3 race series along the Bournemouth coast. Swimming in the cool open water on this brisk Saturday morning is sure to wake-up. With 3 challenging distances on offer, this is the perfect event for more experienced swimmers.

2.5k Long Swim, 3.8k Long Swim and 5k Long Swim

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Sat, Aug 10, 2024

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Who‘s Attending?

3 community members attending

Where and when

Location

Bournemouth BH6 4EN, UK

Start times

Saturday, Aug 10, 2024

2.5k Long Swim: 9:40 AM3.8k Long Swim: 9:40 AM5k Long Swim: 9:40 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – August

2.5k Long Swim
Distance2.5km
CourseRoute2 Loops
£40
3.8k Long Swim
Distance3.8km
CourseRoute3 Loops
£35
5k Long Swim
Distance5km
CourseRoute3 Loops
£30

Route information

This event will be held at Southbourne beach and is a must for anyone looking for a slightly more challenging open-water swim. This is the second race in a series of 3 Long Swim events over the summer season.

All 3 distances follow just 50m from the edge of the beach along the coastline, providing wonderful views of the shore throughout. The courses will be marked by buoys, with each course only requiring one lap. 2.5k swimmers turn at the first buoy, 3.8k at the second, and 5k at the third.

Event Rules

As part of the entry system to the event all participants agree to the following:

All swimmers will read and adhere to the 'Participant Event Information Pack'. (available to download from the organiser's web page approx 2 weeks pre-event date)
All swimmers must wear the issued swim hats during the course of the swim event
All swimmers must wear the issued swim tow float that holds the GPS tracking unit. This must be returned at the finish
Swimmers who have retired must not leave the event unless they have handed their tow float back to the finish staff
You may not enter someone else for the swim. Only the person participating in the swim is to complete the entry form and agree to the terms and conditions of the event
You may not transfer your entry to another person

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What's included

Chip Timing
Highly visible course marker buoys
Swim hat
Water safety cover
Toilets
Finisher's cake and coke

How to get there

Bournemouth BH6 4EN, UK

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Parking

Car parking is available at the nearby Hengistbury Head Car Park. BH6 4EL - registration is at Solent Beach car park - BH6 4EN

Please be aware of cyclists when entering and exiting as the triathlon will be live. There is parking in the registration car park but only park here if necessary as the cyclists will be using this as an exit/entry from bike transition.

Event day logistics

08:45 Long Swim registration opens ( Solent Beach Car Park - BH6 4EN)

09:20 Registration closes

09:30 Start line briefing

09:40 All swims start

Age Restrictions

You must be at least 16 years old to take part.

Wetsuits

Wetsuits are not required however those who swim without one accept the inherent risks involved. Please only choose to not wear a wetsuit if you are an experienced swimmer.

Cut-Off Times

2.5km - 1hr 30mins
3.8km - 1hr 50mins
5km - 3 hours

Finisher's Medal

Finisher's medals cost just £3.50 on top of entry price. If you would like a high-quality finisher’s medal then please select this option as an add-on at checkout.

Please collect from the registration desk on completion of your swim.

Tickets on the day

Please note there will be opportunities to enter on the day of the event.

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FAQs

How will I receive my information pack for the Salty Sea Dog Long Swims – August?

The information pack is available to download from the Votwo website in the final two weeks before the event.

What happens if I miss a cut-off time for the Salty Sea Dog Long Swims – August?

Entrants who miss a cut-off time will be collected from the water and taken back to shore.

Do I have to wear a wetsuit in the Salty Sea Dog Long Swims - August?

Wetsuits are not required however those who swim without one accept the inherent risks involved. Please only choose to not wear a wetsuit if you are an experienced swimmer.

Are there any age restrictions for the Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – August?

You must be at least 16 years old to take part.

Do I have to bring a tow float to the Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – August?

No, you will be provided with one on the day, which will have your tracker attached.