Deep Water Bay Ocean Swim

 

 

The Deep Water Bay Ocean Swim is a fast, beautiful ocean swimming race.  Starting at Middle Island and swimming to Deep Water Bay Beach, you will have a great time with your friends in the calm clear waters of the south side!

Date: August 2011
Distance 1.4km
Venue: Deep Water Bay Beach
Start time: 8.30am
Registration time: 7.00am-8.00am
Start location: Middle Island
Finish Location: Deep Water Bay Beach (outside shark net near VRC)

Starters List
Course Map
Entry Form

1.4km Swim
The race begins at Middle Island. Swimmers will need to walk & swim to the start line, so please allow 15 minutes to get there before the race briefing and race start. All competitors will start together. The first 800 metres are in a straight line, through the boats moored at the Hong Kong Yacht Club. There will be six marker buoys on route, please swim with them on your right hand side. You will turn right after approx. 800 metres and start heading towards Deep Water Bay Beach, please use the red flags on the beach to guide you to the finish line. Swimskins are legal for this event, however wetsuits are prohibited.

Categories
Male (10-12, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+)
Female (10-12, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+)

Baggage
There will be a volunteer minding baggage at the registration and finish line at Deep Water Bay Beach. However please do not bring valuables!