Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – July
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Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – July
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This wonderful sea swim is the second in a 3 race series along the Bournemouth coast. With 3 challenging distances on offer, this is a cracking event for more experienced swimmers. Come for a brisk Saturday morning wake-up in this fun, summer event.
5k Long Swim, 3.8k Long Swim and 2.5k Long Swim
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Sat, 6 Jul 2024
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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Location
Bournemouth BH6 4EN, UK
Start times
Saturday, 6 Jul 2024
5k Long Swim: 9:40 am3.8k Long Swim: 9:40 am2.5k Long Swim: 9:40 am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – July
5k Long Swim
5km
3 Loops
£40
3.8k Long Swim
3.8km
3 Loops
£35
2.5k Long Swim
2.5km
2 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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Car parking is available at the nearby Hengistbury Head Car Park. BH6 4EL
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
09:00 Long Swim registration opens
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
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2.5km - 1hr 30mins
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3.8km - 1hr 50mins
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5km - 3 hours
Finisher's Medal
Medals cost just £3.50 on top of the 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.
FAQs
How will I receive my information pack for the Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – July?
Information packs will be available to download from the VOTWO website 2 weeks before the event.
What happens if I miss a cut-off time for the Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – July?
Entrants who miss a cut-off time will be collected from the water and taken back to shore.
Do I need to wear a wetsuit in the Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – July?
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 – July?
You must be at least 16 years old to take part.
Do I need to bring a tow float for the Salty Sea Dog Long Swim – July?
You do not need to bring a tow float, you will be provided with one on race day, which will have your tracker inside.
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