Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim
11 November 2012
What better location for an ocean swim event than at one of Australia’s most pristine and iconic beaches, Whitehaven Beach. World famous for its pristine white sand stretching for seven empty kilometres and crystal-clear water, Whitehaven Beach is on neighbouring Whitsunday Island and is regularly voted one of the world’s top beaches. Nestled in the beautiful surrounds of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s seven natural wonders, this annual 2km and 750m ocean swim meet, plus a fun 350m junior swim for children 13 years and under, is sure to become as iconic and famous as its location.
The Fujifilm Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim is also a proud partner of the Great Australian Swim Series. Founded by Ky Hurst, the
series consists of four ocean swims along the east-coast of Australia at Hamilton Island, the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sydney.
For more information visit www.bodysciencegreataustralianswimseries.com.au.
Event Details
Date Sunday 11 November 2012
Event Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim
Whitehaven Beach Boat Departure time: 10am from the Fantasea Jetty on Hamilton Island
Race start times: 1145am – 750m and 750 Anything Goes / 1215pm – 2km / 1245pm – 350m
Location Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island
Cost
Early bird Registrations – register before 31 August 2012
$80 per participant including return Whitehaven Beach boat transfers with Fantasea Cruises
Registrations after 31 August 2012
$88.00 per participant including return Whitehaven Beach boat transfers with Fantasea Cruises
$45.00 per non participant including return Whitehaven Beach boat transfers with Fantasea Cruises
Junior Swim registrations
$55 per registration including return Whitehaven Beach boat transfers with Fantasea Cruises, Event T-shirt and finishers medal
Entries Close
Online entries close Monday 5th November at 5.00pm. Race entries will be capped for this event. Should the quota not be reached then entries will be accepted up to and including race day
Minimum Ages
Competitors in the 2km and 750m swim must be a minimum of 13 years old as at 31 December 2012
Course
- Ocean Swim – 2km
- Ocean Swim – 750m
- Ocean Swim – 750m Anything Goes
- Ocean Swim – 350m (kids only)
Categories
Open
Open place getters are not eligible for age group prize.
Age Group Men and Women
Age as at 31 December 2012
- 13-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50 – 59
- 60+
Further age categories may be added closer to the event. This will be dependent on numbers and ages of participants entered.
Pre Event Participation
You must ensure that you have trained sufficiently and are physically capable of completing the event within your current level of health and fitness. You must also ensure at all times during the event that you are performing well within your level of skill and ability for each of the three disciplines. To not abide by these conditions can create potentially dangerous situation for your self and other competitors.
Race Kit Collection
Race Kit collection will be available during the following days and times:
- Saturday 10 November - 1200pm – 600pm - Bougainvillaea Marquee
- Sunday 20 November -900am – 1000am – Fantasea Jetty(late arriving athletes only)
IT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL SWIMMERS TO REGISTER DURING THESE TIMES Please bring a printed copy of your receipt.
- You must show identification (Drivers License, Passport etc)
- An ID wristband and timing chip will be issued
- You will also receive written race briefing – please read this carefully.
Boat transport to Whitehaven Beach
Your wristband is your entry onto the Whitehaven Beach transfer boat & transportation to Whitehaven Beach. Your entry into the event provides you with a return boat transfer with Fantasea Cruises to Whitehaven Beach. Fantasea Cruises will depart from the Hamilton Island Marina A1/A2 Jetty at 1000am on Sunday 11th November. Non-participants tickets are available to purchase online for $45pp. You also have the option of taking your own private vessel. If you choose to take this option you need to make sure you are at Whitehaven Beach in time for the briefing at 11.30am. Any competitor not at the briefing will not be able to compete. Should you wish to take your own vessel your entry fee remains the same regardless.
Fantasea Transfers
A reduced Fantasea ferry transfer rate will be provided for athletes and their families travelling from Shute Harbour (Main land). Further details of the reduced rate and how to redeem this will be available online when confirmed.
Race Briefing/Race Start
You will receive a written race briefing at registration – Please read carefully. There will be a pre-race briefing on Sunday 11 November at 1130am for all competitors on Whitehaven Beach. Any competitor not at the briefing will not be able to compete.
Rules
This is a non-sanctioned event. This is a NON-WETSUIT event, swim skins are permissible but any suit or device that aids buoyancy or propulsion will not be allowed. Should you be found wearing any of these you will be disqualified. Any athlete found taking a shortcut will be disqualified.
Withdrawals/ Cancellations
Withdrawals prior to the event must be in writing – email events@hamiltonisland.com.au
If you withdraw on race day before race start, please advise an Official. The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out the day of the race. If you withdraw during the race, please report to the Registration Tent and advise the Officials that you have withdrawn.
The cancellation fee is 100% should you pull out during the race
Should you cancel your registration prior to event you will charged 50% of your entry fee up until 5pm on Friday 26 October 2012. NO REFUND will be applicable after 5pm Friday 26 October 2012.
Changes to Entry
Changes can be made to your race entry prior to the event day via your event website login.
Medical Insurance
This is a non sanctioned event. It is strongly advised that you take out personal medical insurance for the duration of your stay, especially for international competitors. Under the Australian Health Act, all non-Australians are not covered financially for personal injury. If you do have an accident you must pay for your own medical expenses. Therefore it is essential for you to obtain adequate personal medical insurance.
Results
Results will be available via the Hamilton Island website www.hamiltonisland.com.au/triathlon on the day following the event.
Prize Money
Prize money is currently being reviewed for the 2012 event.
Post Event celebrations and medal presentations
Post event celebrations and medal presentations will be held on Hamilton Island on Sunday 11th November. More details to follow.