The Beaufort River Swim - 11th Annual!
Beaufort River Swim 3.2 Mile Competitive Race Information:. If you are being - note that Day Of registrations are cash or check ONLY!)
Date: June 10, 2017 Start Time: 8:00 am NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE RACE START TIME ORIGINALLY POSTED. DUE TO TIDAL TIME CHANGES, THE SWIM START TIME UP AS MOVED TO 8:00 AM, SO PARTICIPANTS WILL GET THE FULL BENEFIT OF SWIMMING WITH THE TIDE. Start Location: Port Royal Landing Marina CHECK IN Location: Downtown Beaufort Marina Address: 106 Bay Street , Beaufort, SC 29902 Fees: $60 per person ($65 Day Of Event - note that Day Of registrations are cash or check ONLY!) Check In: Starts at 6:30 AM Last bus for 3.2-mile swim will leave the downtown marina parking lot at 7:30 Must be at least 13 years old to participate Beaufort River Swim 1-Mile Fun Swim Information: Date: June 10, 2017 Start Time: After competitive swimmers have passed the BMH dock Start Location: Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock CHECK IN Location: Downtown Beaufort Marina Address: 106 Bay Street , Beaufort, SC 29902 Fees: $35 per person ($40 Day Of Event - note that Day Of registrations are cash or check ONLY!) Check In: Starts at 6:30 AM 3.2 Mile Competitive Race participants must be at least 13 years old to participate. Fun Swim participants must be at least 10 years old. Bus for the Fun Swim start will leave the downtown marina parking lot at approximately 8 am. Beneficiaries: YMCA's Learn to Swim Program To Visit our Fundraising Page & Donate to the 2017 Beaufort River Swim Fundraiser CLICK HERE! Registration can be completed day of race (starting at 6:30 am) at the Downtown Beaufort Marina at an increased cost. Note that swimmers registered after June 2 are NOT guaranteed to receive a t-shirt or race bag - available on a first come, first serve basis for day of registrants. Day Of registrations can be paid with cash or check ONLY! |
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Additional Information:
Race packet pick up: Pick up day prior (Friday, June 9, 2017 from 3 -7 pm) at the YMCA at Port Royal or day of race at the the Downtown Marina at check-in starting at 6:30 am.
Race Day Check-In: Downtown Beaufort Marina starting at 6:30 am. All entrants must checked-in by 7:30 am. Last bus for 3.2 mile swimmers leaves the downtown Beaufort marina parking lot at 7:30 am!
Transport to Start: All entrants (and only entrants) will be transported to the Port Royal Marina or Beaufort Memorial dock for the race start by the YMCA. The Y will bring your race bags back to the downtown marina for pick up after the race.
Race Course: Our course is the unique estuary called the Beaufort River, starting at the Port Royal Landing Marina, winding around the curve, and finishing at the day dock, adjacent to the Beaufort Waterfront Park, with spectators watching the finish line. The course is approximately 3 miles swimming with the tide.The temp is warm, usually mid to high 70's in early June. The surface wave conditions range from calm to choppy at times depending upon the weather.
Race Safety: The Beaufort Search and Rescue Squadron will be providing the primary safety for our event. DNR will have boating traffic cut off along the route. A fleet of kayakers and other safety vessels will monitor the course to ensure the swimmers' safety. Swimmers must follow directions of safety personnel.
Age Groups & Awards:
Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (no duplicate awards).
Awards for top Male and Female in each age group, and top Male & Female Overall
Wet-suits - are allowed in the competitive race, but WILL NOT be eligible for awards in the competitive 3.2-mile race Or the Fun Swim
Fees: Entry Fee is non-refundable including in the event of inclement weather, water conditions or issues beyond our control. Fees include t-shirt, swim cap, and reception at the awards ceremony at the Waterfront Park. Note that same day registrations are cash or check only and cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt or bag.
Race Day Check-In: Downtown Beaufort Marina starting at 6:30 am. All entrants must checked-in by 7:30 am. Last bus for 3.2 mile swimmers leaves the downtown Beaufort marina parking lot at 7:30 am!
Transport to Start: All entrants (and only entrants) will be transported to the Port Royal Marina or Beaufort Memorial dock for the race start by the YMCA. The Y will bring your race bags back to the downtown marina for pick up after the race.
Race Course: Our course is the unique estuary called the Beaufort River, starting at the Port Royal Landing Marina, winding around the curve, and finishing at the day dock, adjacent to the Beaufort Waterfront Park, with spectators watching the finish line. The course is approximately 3 miles swimming with the tide.The temp is warm, usually mid to high 70's in early June. The surface wave conditions range from calm to choppy at times depending upon the weather.
Race Safety: The Beaufort Search and Rescue Squadron will be providing the primary safety for our event. DNR will have boating traffic cut off along the route. A fleet of kayakers and other safety vessels will monitor the course to ensure the swimmers' safety. Swimmers must follow directions of safety personnel.
Age Groups & Awards:
Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (no duplicate awards).
Awards for top Male and Female in each age group, and top Male & Female Overall
Wet-suits - are allowed in the competitive race, but WILL NOT be eligible for awards in the competitive 3.2-mile race Or the Fun Swim
Fees: Entry Fee is non-refundable including in the event of inclement weather, water conditions or issues beyond our control. Fees include t-shirt, swim cap, and reception at the awards ceremony at the Waterfront Park. Note that same day registrations are cash or check only and cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt or bag.
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