1800m | SHORT SWIM
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23 € : if paid before 30th of June 2014
28 € : from 1st July to 2nd of October 2014
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33 € : Last minute inscriptions 5th of October on site ONLY. (if places available)

3500m | MAIN SWIM
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28 € : if paid before 30th of June 2014
33 € : from 1st July to 2nd of October 2014
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38 € : Last minute inscriptions 5th of October on site ONLY. (if places available)

6000m | LONG SWIM
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33 € : if paid before 30th of June 2014
38 € : from 1st July to 2nd of October 2014
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43 € : Last minute inscriptions 5th of October on site ONLY. (if places available)

1800m + 6000m | COMBINED​
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43 € : if paid before 30th of June 2014
48 € : from 1st July to 2nd of October 2014
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53 € : Last minute inscriptions 5th of October on site ONLY. (if places available)

​​NO Last Minutes Inscriptions ​ on the RACE DAY
(Registration of pre-Inscripted YES)



Registration Notes:

• Entry fees are per person per event. Entry fees will not be refunded under any circumstance or transferred. All entry fees are inclusive of VAT.
• Please enclose your entry fee with your completed entry form. Cheques are to be made payable to bewater. Post dated cheques and entries without fees will not be accepted.
• Fees listed above are not inclusive of online processing fees (PayPal). Paper entries are the same price. There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
• Dates and time based on GMT+1.
• Entry Fee includes: Finisher T-shirt, Swim Cap, Course Support, Entertainment and Finish Line Refreshment.
• Race Pack: timing device and race number will be available for pick up at the Inwater & Outdoor Expo prior to the race.
• Online Registration Closes: 2 October 2014 or SELL OUT
Entry fees
Categories : ATHLETE - AMATEURS (With SPORT medical certificate)
Categories : ATHLETE - AMATEURS (With SPORT medical certificate)
Categories : ATHLETE - AMATEURS (With SPORT medical certificate)
Categories : ATHLETE - AMATEURS (With medical certificate)
A unique course taking place in the Marine Protected Area of Bergeggi, part of best blue water of the Med.
3 event distances are available: short, medium and long distance for all swimming abilities, from first timers to olympic champions.
Any swimmer can participate in the short distance (1800m), the medium (3500m) and the long distance race (6000m).
The particularity of this event is that spectators can follow the swimmers for the entire course from the headland in front of the island.
Experience the thrill of open water swimming, safe in the knowledge that expert kayakers and safety boats / jetskis will be with you every stroke of the way.
Entry price includes event pack, swim-cap and Finisher T-shirt.
Neoprene wetsuit is not required, but optional.​
General Info
WHAT
WHERE : Bergeggi - Spotorno (Sv)
WHEN : 4 & 5 October 2014

Races :
- SHORT SWIM : 1800m
- MAIN SWIM : 3500m
- LONG SWIM : 6000m
- COMBINED : 1800m + 6000m

Organization:
bewater ASD
info@bewater.fr
+39 389 180 77 61 | +33 6 26 61 26 73
Director : Matteo TESTA
PROGRAM:
Saturday 4th October
VENUE: BAHIA BLANCA beach - Bergeggi-Spotorno (Sv)
Registration : from 10.00am to 8.00pm
​INWater & OUTdoor Expo : from 10.00am to 8.00pm
RESCUE event : from 1.30pm to 4.00pm
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING event : 3.00pm and 4.00pm
CLINIC & OPEN WATER SWIMMING CONFERENCE :
(Carina Bruwer - Finis - Franco Locascio - Restube)
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The History and Evolution of Open Water Swimming – from the English Channel to the Olympics
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The Pyramid of Open Water Swimming Success – 7 key elements to become successful in open water swimming
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Extraordinary Marathon Swims in History – from Captain Webb in the English Channel to Craig Lenning in the Pacific Ocean
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"WATER SAFETY" Program
COURSES BRIEFING at Palace Spotorno : 6.00pm
COCKTAIL PARTY : from 7.30pm
Spotorno SWIM VILLAGE - Spotorno animation, food and music for swimmers : from 9.00pm

Sunday 5th October
Registration : allowed until 9.00am - (10.00am for the 6.0 km)
BAHIA BLANCA beach
Meeting time : 8.00am - BAHIA BLANCA beach - Spotorno (Sv)
9.15am : Carina bruwer START (18 000 m) for SWIM for Hope project
10.00am : SHORT Course START (1800 m) (BAHIA BLANCA beach)
11.30am : CLASSIC Course START (3500 m) (BAHIA BLANCA beach)
12.35am (stand-by) : LONG Course START (6000 m)
(race will start when Carina will pass the 2nd lap)
​Cut off time (1800 m) : 60 minutes
Cut off time (3500 m) : 120 minutes
Cut off time (6000 m) : 170 minutes

Refreshment : 2.30pm
Prize Giving : 3.30pm
Prize FINAL DRAW : 5.00pm
The use of neoprene wetsuit is free & optional. The water is around 22° - 24° C.
No palms or other special tools are allowed (only particular cases will be considered by the Organization i.e. disabled swimmers).

The Timing will be taken by a professional company using electronic chips, which will be provided to each swimmer at the Registration phase.
little sharks are welcome! ;-)
Accommodation
Several Hotels and accommodation facilities in the AREA have made agreements with US in order to offer you a pleasant stay during the event.

Do not hesitate to select one that suits you, from the dedicated page, by clicking HERE. They will afford special treatment to all swimmers and their companions.

If you require a special service or have any particular request, please write to us at info@swimtheisland.com. We will be happy to support and arrange anything we can, to make your stay an unforgettable event.
Special prizes will be attributed to :

The 1st ranked TEAM - combination of the 3 best distance time
The 2nd ranked TEAM - combination of the 3 best distance time
The 3rd ranked TEAM - combination of the 3 best distance time

A special prize will be awarded to the BEST ranking swimmer who has participated in the Editions #1, #2,#3 and #4. (for the 1.8 km and 3.5 distance events)​
Prizes

Prizes and money prizes will be awarded, according to the table below, for ALL the RACES in program :
How to proceed the Inscription
Payment Process
Payment by Direct Deposit/EFT
Once you have submitted your entry form and it has passed all the checks, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your entry.
You can print this email as an official receipt of your Inscription.
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You also have the option to pay by Credit Card. Once your payment has been received your entry will be confirmed.

​Once you have completed and submitted the Inscription Form, you will be returned to this site, where your entry will be processed and you will see a page confirming the details of your entry.
Additional Information:
1. Payments are accepted via MasterCard or Visa credit cards
2. The prices quoted are in Euro
3. Once your entry has been processed your payment cannot be refunded
4. Your bank statement will reflect a charge from 'bewater'
5. No payment information (i.e. Credit Card or CVC numbers) are transmitted, stored or shared by this website
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Medical Certificate Notes

You can download a General Medical Certificate template HERE. You can/must then upload it, completed by your doctor, when you do the registration online.
Your medical certificate will be checked at the registration phase.

Entry Criteria and Notes

Swimmers who cannot swim 1600 metres in a pool in under 50 minutes are advised against entering.
The organisers reserve the right to accept or reject entries. Any special consideration must be applied for, before 15 August 2014. The Organisers reserve the right to limit entries in each event.
Entry fees are per person per event. Entry fees will not be refunded under any circumstance. All entry fees are inclusive of VAT.
Please enclose your entry fee with your completed entry form.

At registration collect your envelope, containing your timing chip. You will also receive a swimming cap corresponding to you Event colour.
Your TIMING CHIP is very IMPORTANT: NO CHIP – NO RESULT! The chip must be returned to the staff at the finish line.
PLEASE NOTE: Ensure that you have the correct Chip allocated to you. Attach your Chip to your WRIST ONLY. DO NOT attach the Chip to your ankle.
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SWIMMING CAPS
The races at SWIMTHEISLAND 2014 will be colour coded by caps.

The 1.8 km event will be PINK, the 3.5 km event will be YELLOW, the 6.0 km event will be WHITE, the 1.8 + 6.0 km event will be GOLD.