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Giants of the Bay 30km swim for Autism - 9 March, 2013, Melbourne, Australia
grantsiedle
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Hi everyone, I'd like to give a quick plug to a new swim we have started in Melbourne, Australia.
It is 30km in length, open to solo's, duos and teams of 4/6 and supports a very worthy cause - Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The swim takes place on Saturday the 9th March this year and entries are open here: http://www.spirited-away.com.au
The swim goes from Port Arlington to Point Lonsdale set in the waters of Port Phillip. There is a 4.5 knot tide to assist swimmers towards the end of the race and the water is about 17-19 degrees celsius. Swimmers are allowed to wear wetsuits but receive a time penalty of 1 minute per kilometre.
This is now Australia's longest swim and a very exciting course that gives participants room to choose their own path, apart from rounding a couple of critical marks. All swimmers will need a boat and a kayaker. While the race organisers can't guarantee finding you a boat, they will certainly help in the process - particularly for overseas competitors.
There are two Autism charities supported at this event: 1. http://www.amaze.org.au 2. http://swim4all.com.au
All funds raised through everyday hero will go directly to either one of the two charities.
Please consider this event either this year or for the future as a unique event for a great cause and a fantastic way to see a bit of Australia, find some new swimming friends and prepare for something like the english channel.
Yours in fine swimming Spirits,
Grant Siedle. info@spirited-away.com.au (http://www.spirited-away.com.au)
It is 30km in length, open to solo's, duos and teams of 4/6 and supports a very worthy cause - Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The swim takes place on Saturday the 9th March this year and entries are open here: http://www.spirited-away.com.au
The swim goes from Port Arlington to Point Lonsdale set in the waters of Port Phillip. There is a 4.5 knot tide to assist swimmers towards the end of the race and the water is about 17-19 degrees celsius. Swimmers are allowed to wear wetsuits but receive a time penalty of 1 minute per kilometre.
This is now Australia's longest swim and a very exciting course that gives participants room to choose their own path, apart from rounding a couple of critical marks. All swimmers will need a boat and a kayaker. While the race organisers can't guarantee finding you a boat, they will certainly help in the process - particularly for overseas competitors.
There are two Autism charities supported at this event: 1. http://www.amaze.org.au 2. http://swim4all.com.au
All funds raised through everyday hero will go directly to either one of the two charities.
Please consider this event either this year or for the future as a unique event for a great cause and a fantastic way to see a bit of Australia, find some new swimming friends and prepare for something like the english channel.
Yours in fine swimming Spirits,
Grant Siedle. info@spirited-away.com.au (http://www.spirited-away.com.au)
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Cheers, Tobias