The Phillip Island Swim Classic
Is a 1.2km current-assisted swim along the picturesque bay beach along the Cowes foreshore. This is one of the few beaches in Victoria that faces north and is not affected by strong off-ocean winds. All age categories are catered for in the swim.
LOCATION: Cowes Pier, Phillip Island
DATE: 23rd February 2008
COURSE: 1.2km Swim
PRIZES FOR: Male and Female $500 per head
TROPHIES: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, all categories
RACE ENTRY: Mail - please send early
ENTRIES CLOSE:Thursday 21st Feb
RACE DAY: Until 12.30pm at Race Centre
REGISTRATION: Isle of Wight Hotel (8.00am-12.30am)
MARSHALL: 15 minutes prior to the start (12.45 - Boat Ramp, Anderson Street Cowes)
START TIME: 1.00pm - Boat Ramp, Anderson Street Cowes
FINISH: Certificate in the Race Pack, Times displayed 1 hour after the race finish
MINIMUM: 12 years Race Day
The Cowes Classic
Is a 500 metre current – assisted swim around the Cowes Pier followed by a 4km run through the streets of Cowes. The event can be completed by individuals or as a team (one swimmer and one runner) which has proven very popular with families. Many people are good runners but do not feel confident competing in a swim leg, or vice versa, so it’s a great opportunity to team up with a friend and take part.
OCATION: Cowes Pier, Phillip Island
DATE: 24th February 2008
COURSE: 500m swim, 4km run
PRIZES FOR: Male and Female $500 per head
TROPHIES: 1st and 2nd male and female all categories and local
RACE ENTRY: Mail - please send early Entries close Thursday 21th Feb
RACE DAY: Until 1.30pm at Race Centre
REGISTRATION: Isle of Wight Hotel (9am-1.30pm)
MARSHALL: 15 minutes prior to the start (1.45pm)
START TIME: 1.00pm
FINISH: Certificate in the Race Pack, Times displayed 1 hour after the race finish
MINIMUM: 15 years Race Day
The San Remo Channel Challenge
The San Remo Channel Challenge is a swim run event held on Saturday 9th February 2008 at 2.45pm.
The swim is a distance of 500 meters starting across the Channel at the Fishing Village of San Remo on the main land of South Gippsland and in the Shire of Bass Coast.
Due to the strong tide flow through the Channel the swim can only take place on the slack water of the appropriate high tide, the swim finish comes ashore at Newhaven Phillip Island on north side of the Channel.
Slack water of the high tide lasts approximately fifteen minutes in which time 500 plus competitors must complete the swim.
The Run starts in the transition area at Newhaven on Phillip Island after the competitors change into their running shoes on completing the swim leg. The 2.5 kilometre run back up over the picturesque Phillip Island Bridge to the township of San Remo spreads the runners out, and makes a spectacular sprint to the finish line in the main street with large crowds urging the runners on.
The San Remo Channel Challenge Event Details
LOCATION: San Remo Pier, San Remo
DATE: Saturday 9rd February 2008
COURSE: 500m Swim, 2 km Run
PRIZES: All Categories, open and local 1st male and female across channel. 1st home wins $500 cash and other Prizes.Total cash $2,500, over $2,500 other Prizes
RACE ENTRY: Organisers advise early mail entry to avoid disappointment
ENTRIES CLOSE: Postal entries close last mail Thursday 7th February 2008
RACE DAY ENTRY: Will be accepted on the day
REGISTRATION: At the Race Centre San Remo Hotel Look for “Race Centre” Sign (9am - 2.00pm)
MARSHALL: 15 minutes prior to the start (2.30pm)
START TIME: 2.45pm (Subject to tidal conditions)
THE FINISH: Certificate in the Race Pack, Times displayed 1 hour after the race finish
MINIMUM AGE: 15 years on the day of the swim
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