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Nando's MSF Open Water Swim
| RACE | START TIME | Price | |
| 75m Kiddies FUN Race (5 - 8yrs) | 09:30 | Price ages from 5 to 8 | MUR 0.00 |
| 1km Swim (8yrs+) | 11:00 | Price ages from 8 to 99 | MUR 500.00 |
| 1km Swim (8yrs+) WITH EQUIPMENT | 11:00 | Price ages from 9 to 99 | MUR 500.00 |
| 3km Swim (9yrs+) | 10:00 | Price ages from 9 to 99 | MUR 600.00 |
| 3km Swim (9yrs+) WITH EQUIPMENT | 10:00 | Price ages from 9 to 99 | MUR 600.00 |
| 5km Swim (13yrs+) | 10:00 | Price ages from 13 to 99 | MUR 700.00 |
| 5km Swim (13yrs+) WITH EQUIPMENT | 10:00 | Price ages from 13 to 99 | MUR 700.00 |
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1km Swim (8yrs+)
Open water swim 1km:
The course is made up of a large triangle of approx 1km. 1km participants will go around the Triangle 1 time.
Participants will need to follow the bouys and turn on their left hand side until they reach the finish line which is in the water (no beach finish). The Finish line needs to be tapped by your right hand so that the timing chip on your wrist is picked up.
To participate in the race, it is compulsory to wear the swimming cap provided in your race pack.
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1km Swim (8yrs+) WITH EQUIPMENT
Open water swim 1km with Equipment:
Equipment means: Diving mask, tuba or fins
The course is made up of a large triangle of approx 1km. 1km participants will go around the Triangle 1 time.
Participants will need to follow the bouys and turn on their left hand side until they reach the finish line which is in the water (no beach finish). The Finish line needs to be tapped by your right hand so that the timing chip on your wrist is picked up.
Swimmers swimming with equipment will have a time but not a ranking therefore will not qualify for prize giving.
Swimmers swimming with equipment will start after the rest of the swimmers.
To participate in the race, it is compulsory to wear the swimming cap provided in your race pack.
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3km Swim (9yrs+)
Open water swim 3km:
The course is made up of a large triangle of approx 1km. 3km participants will go around the Triangle 3 times.
Participants will need to follow the bouys and turn on their left hand side until they reach the finish line which is in the water (no beach finish). The Finish line needs to be tapped by your right hand so that the timing chip on your wrist is picked up.
To participate in the race, it is compulsory to wear the swimming cap provided in your race pack.
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3km Swim (9yrs+) WITH EQUIPMENT
Open water swim 3km with Equipment:
Equipment means: Diving mask, tuba or fins
The course is made up of a large triangle of approx 1km. 3km participants will go around the Triangle 3 times.
Participants will need to follow the bouys and turn on their left hand side until they reach the finish line which is in the water (no beach finish). The Finish line needs to be tapped by your right hand so that the timing chip on your wrist is picked up.
Swimmers swimming with equipment will have a time but not a ranking therefore will not qualify for prize giving.
Swimmers swimming with equipment will start after the rest of the swimmers.
To participate in the race, it is compulsory to wear the swimming cap provided in your race pack.
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5km Swim (13yrs+)
Open water swim 5km:
The course is made up of a large triangle of approx 1km. 5km participants will go around the Triangle 5 times.
Participants will need to follow the bouys and turn on their left hand side until they reach the finish line which is in the water (no beach finish). The Finish line needs to be tapped by your right hand so that the timing chip on your wrist is picked up.
To participate in the race, it is compulsory to wear the swimming cap provided in your race pack.
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5km Swim (13yrs+) WITH EQUIPMENT
Open water swim 5km with Equipment:
Equipment means: Diving mask, tuba or fins
The course is made up of a large triangle of approx 1km. 5km participants will go around the Triangle 5 times.
Participants will need to follow the bouys and turn on their left hand side until they reach the finish line which is in the water (no beach finish). The Finish line needs to be tapped by your right hand so that the timing chip on your wrist is picked up.
Swimmers swimming with equipment will have a time but not a ranking therefore will not qualify for prize giving.
Swimmers swimming with equipment will start after the rest of the swimmers.
To participate in the race, it is compulsory to wear the swimming cap provided in your race pack.
Other Information About Event
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Race Pack Day/Race Changes and Substitution
Wednesday the 6th December at Nandos Bagatelle from 10:00 - 18:00
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Closing Date
Registration closes on Sunday the 3rd December at Midnight.
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Race Giveaways
A swim cap is is given to each swimmer for all races except the kids race.
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Categories
PRIZE GIVING CATEGORIES
School with most finishers
Company with most finishers
Club with most finishers1km / 3km / 5km Open Water Swim:
Top 3 JUNIOR (14 and Under) Female
Top 3 JUNIOR (14 and Under) Male
Top 3 OPEN (15 to 49) Female
Top 3 OPEN (15 to 49) Male
Top 3 MASTER (50+) Female
Top 3 MASTER (50+) Male
Oldest Swimmer to Finish
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Race Information
1km / 3km / 5km Open Water Swim:
The race course is designed in a triangular configuration spanning approximately 1km. Competitors participating in the 1km race will complete one loop of the course, while those in the 3km race will do three loops, and 5km participants will navigate the course five times. Swimmers are responsible for keeping track of their completed loops.
During the race, participants must ensure they pass marker buoys with them on their left. Upon completing the required loops, competitors should head straight to the finish line, which is located in the water. Please wear the timing chip on your left arm. As you approach the finish, raise your left arm and place it on the finish bar to ensure the chip records your time accurately.
To compete, participants must wear both the provided swimming cap and the timing chip found in the race pack. Failure to complete the necessary laps or adhere to these guidelines will result in disqualification1km / 3km / 5km Assisted (with Equipment) Open Water Swim:
In this category, "Assisted with equipment" refers to the use of diving masks, snorkel, swim buoys, swim boards, fins, wet suits, neoprene garments, and any other swimming aid, with the exceptions of swim caps, goggles, standard swim costumes, and World Aquatics approved swimwear
While participants who opt for equipment assistance will have their times recorded under the "assisted" category, they will not be eligible for prize consideration.
We kindly request that swimmers using equipment assistance initiate their race from the rear of each starting group.
To participate, it's mandatory for swimmers to wear the provided swimming cap and the timing chip included in the race pack. Failure to complete the designated laps or follow these stipulations will lead to disqualification.
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