By popular demand, we have moved back to a Mass Start for each event.
It is a.8 mile loop course, .4 each direction.. Swimmers can elect to do one loop .8, two loops for the 1.6 or three loops for the 2.4.
Swim direction will be a Counter-Clockwise this year since the tide will be coming in. Low tide06:29AM. High Tide 11:44AM.Start will be on the East Side(closestto the street)of the beach.
See map below
Start Times MASS START All Events. See start times below.
We decided to spreadout a little more, leaving 10 minutes between each heat
All 2.4 Swimmers: 7:25AM All 1.6 Swimmers: 7:35AM All .8 Swimmers: 7:45AM
It is VERY IMPORTANT to keep the bouys on your left at all times, especially at the first turn. All bouys on your right at ALL TIMES
Any swimmers still in the water at 9:30AM will be removed, NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you feel you need to stop early and let's say only do 2 loops instead of 3 loopsor if you decide to go from 1loop to 2 or three, you may do so , however,and this is VERY IMPORTANT,you will need to go to the timer (who will be located near the announcer)immediately after you finish.We want to make sure that all of your split times are read accurately.
NOTE: All swimmers must exit the water at the end ofEACH LOOP (except Finish)and cross the center timing mats then go back in for additional loops. Swimmers that do notgo across loop mat will automatically be entered in the .8 mile swim no matter what your time is.
We will be using adisposable Multisport timing chip.There will not need to be returned./
VERY IMPORTANT that all make sure their chips areNOT UNDER WETSUIT. Place the chips below or over your wetsuit for good reads.We need to make sure that all splits are captured. We calculate what distance you swam by the number of split reads we get (and the time between each loop).Please placeon your ankle only, not on your wrist!
Contest can be changed on race morning if needed.Please try to notify the timer (behind announcer) prior to start if possible
Packet Pick up Details
Race Location Saturday, May 25 5-6:30PM
Race day starting at 6:45AM
Victory Park, Laffeyette St and River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760
There is a finish time LIMIT this year. Any swimmer still in the water at 9:30AM will be removed. We cannot let anyone swim after that time. No exceptions.
Buoys on your LEFT at all times.After making the first turn around the dock,(dock on left) it will be a straight line of buoys, then when you see two DUCK BUOYS, that is your turn-a-round, but you must go around both ducks (about 25 yards apart). This will help separate so swimmers do not drift into oncoming swimmers. Please pay attention and try to hold your line. Lifeguards will be trying to keep people on the correct sides, but is it up to teach swimmer to try their best to stay on the correct side.
After rounding both DUCK BUOYS, swim back with buoys on you left, passed the dock then, for 1.6 and 2.4 swimmers, when you have the beach in sight, swim directly towards theMIDDLE of the beachwhere you will seeSSR flagsand an exit the water chute to come out, go over the timing mat and start your second loop or 3rd loop.
All finishers only finish at the yellow arch.(West Side, closest to the street)
Results: We will email you your results as soon as you finish the swim. Grab your cell phone and get your times and check overall places etc.
PLEASE NOTE:We will NOTbe having an award ceremony, or printing results at the event, Results are ALL ONLINE LIVE.Your award certificate is available to you at any time after you finish.
Swimmers will not be able to enter the water for additional lapslater than 8:45AM.
Warmup time 7:10-7:20. As it gets closer to 7:20, please stay in the middle of the cove if warming up.Please DO NOT go near the bulkhead area closest to the street. There is debris in that area.
Note: Parking is limited in the area.See themapfor street locations.
Best to park on: Lafayette, Washington, Allen, 1st, 2nd and 3rd streets, Hunt, Church even Park if needed. Only a block or 2 away.Please do not park at Salt Creek Grill or in any business parking lots, they will tow.
Arrive early enough to find a space. Additional parking available at the Rumson Crew lot just west of Victory Park.
Very important! When you come through the shoot, please move quickly to the end as there is not much room on the beach and we cannot let it back up.
Port-o-johns will be available NEAR THE BASKETBALL COURT.
Please do not use the borough bathrooms.Please also help us clean up, the Borough of Rumson has a Memorial Day Paradeand festivities at Victory Park the following day. Please carry out what you brought in or use the trash containers for waste.
No refunds. Rain or shine event.
