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24th September 2011
This social event organised by “El Cabildo de Lanzarote” (local Government), gathers both amateur and professional swimmers. The aim of the event is to open up this discipline to a wide range of sport enthusiasts.
Registration - The event is FULLY BOOKED!
Registration is open from February 1st till September 7th 2011, or before if the limit of participants is reached. If you would like to register please go the online entry form
For more information in English please contact: events@clublasanta.com
Course Description
The participants will be ferried from Orzola harbour to La Graciosa Island.
The start will be from ”Bajo el Risco beach”, where more than 400 swimmers will begin the 2.600 m swim. They will cross the short stretch of water known as “el Rio” until they reach the harbour in Caleta de Sebo, a typical fishing village in La Graciosa Island.
Schedule of Events
24.09.2011 - Race Day
09.00: Ferry from Orzola Harbour to Caleta de Sebo (La Graciosa Island)
12.30: Swim Start from Playa Bajo el Risco (Lanzarote) to Caleta del Sebo (La Graciosa)
Awards Ceremony and paella for the participants after the race
Entry fee
Adults: 12 €
Minors (under 17 yrs)*: 10 €
*(Subject to prior agreement with the Organisation)
Categories and Awards
Age categories:
14-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69.70-74, 75-79
Awards
Top 3 female/ male overall winners and the female/ male winner of each age group will receive a trophy. T-shirts for all the participants and medals for all the finishers
Rules
Due to the endurance level needed for the race a medical certificate will be requested.
To participate in this event you should be in good health and have extremely good swimming skills.
You will be required to wear a numbered swim cap which will be provided from the organisation.
No flippers and no wetsuits are allowed.
The competitors who are still in the swim course 1 hour after the finishing time of the winner will have to retire and will be brought to land by the boats of the organisers.
For more information about the rules please consult www.lanzarotedeportes.com
Timing
ChampionChip has been selected as the official timing system. The chip must be worn on the right leg before the start.
Medical Service
In case of emergency Emerlan will provide medical assistance. A helicopter and a team of lifeguards in canoes will supervise the race.
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