Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim - Race Information

This event will be held at Australia's most pristine and iconic beach - Whitehaven Beach. Nestled in the beautiful surrounds of the Great Barrier Reef, this annual swim meet is sure to become as iconic and famous as its location.

Date

Friday 12 November 2010

Event

Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim

Start time

1.30pm

Location

Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island

How to Enter

Entries Close

Online entries close Tuesday 9th 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.

Cost

$80.00 per participant including return Whitehaven Beach transfers
$80.00 per non participant for return Whitehaven Beach transfers

Course

Ocean swim - 2km
Ocean swim - 750m

Minimum Ages

Individual Competitors must be a minimum of 14 years old

Categories

Open
Open place getters are not eligible for age group prize.

Age Group
Age as at 31 December 2010.

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.  To not abide by these conditions can create potentially dangerous situation for your self and other competitors

Race Kit Collection and Late Entries

Race Kit collection will be available during the following days and times:

Thursday 11 November 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Friday 12 November 8.00am - 10.00am and 11.00am - 12.00pm (late arriving athletes only)

IT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL SWIMMERS TO REGISTER DURING THIS TIME.

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. 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 12.00pm (midday) on Friday 12th November.
Non-participants tickets are available to purchased online for $80pp

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 1.00pm.  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).

Race Briefing/
Race Start

You will receive a written race briefing at registration – Please read carefully. There will be a pre-race briefing on Friday 12 November at 1.00pm 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

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.

Changes to Entry

Changes can be made to your race entry prior to the event day via you 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

Race Results will be posted up on the boat on the return trip to Hamilton Island.   Results will also be available via the Hamilton Island website www.trihamiltonisland.com.au on the day following the event.

Prize Money

Cash prizes and products for the following categories:

Medal Presentations

Medal presentations will be held on Friday 12 November from 6.00pm in the Bougainvillaea Marquee. Food stalls and cash bar will be available