RACE RULES

GENERAL

The spirit of friendly competition should be upheld throughout the event. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate disqualification. The decisions of the Race Director are final and are not subject to appeal.

SWIM

  •  The winners in each category are the first, second, and third place finishers from the first wave of their respective category.

  • Competitors who wish to compete in both their age group and the open Elite category must indicate this during registration.

  • Competitors are responsible to get back to the start line in a timely manner for there next category. Swim waves will not be held up.

  • Competitors from other divisions may participate in the open event with permission from the Race Director.

  • Transfers from an assigned category to the open Elite category must be approved by the Race Director and requested at least five days prior to Race Day.

  • The overall open winners will be determined from those competing in the Elite wave.

  • Athletes are allowed to wear swimwear approved under the FINA / WORLD AQUATICS COMPETITION REGULATION (1 January 2025) specifically PART THREE: OPEN WATER SWIMMING SECTION 7.1:

  • Swimsuits (men and women) shall not cover the neck, nor extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the ankle. Subject to these specific shape specifications, swimsuits for open water swimming competitions shall further comply with all other requirements applicable to swimsuits for swimming-pool competition.

  • Please see the World Aquatic Competition Regulations (2025) for a full list of approved open water swimsuits.

  • Wetsuits are prohibited in all Age Group and Elite categories.

  • The use of extraneous aids such as wetsuits, fins, boards, snorkels, flotation devices, or personal support teams is prohibited in all waves except for the "Family & Friends; competitors using aids will also not be eligible for podium positions or prizemoney.

  • Goggles are allowed and recommended.

  • All swimmers must wear an official swim cap and a transponder on their ankle. No swimmer will be recorded as a finisher without these items.

  • Organizers reserve the right to accept, reject, or cancel any entries.

  • The organizers will evaluate ocean conditions on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning and may adjust the course or race conditions as necessary to ensure the event's safety and fairness.

  • Swimmers are required to follow the designated course. Any changes will be communicated prior to the race.

  • Swimmers who cross the start line before the starting signal may face disqualification.

  • Protests must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within 15 minutes after the provisional results are announced. The Race Director’s decisions are final.

  • Race officials may remove a competitor if they are deemed physically unable to continue without risking injury to themselves or others. This includes swimmers who are unlikely to complete the race within 45 minutes, in the interest of safety for all participants.