Rules & Regulations:

1. Declaration of responsibility is required for all racers.

2. No one should join the race unless he/she is physically fit, is in excellent health condition.
   Racers are expects to finish the race within the CUTOFF TIME of 75 mins for 3km and checkpoint CUTOFF TIME of 40 mins at 1400m.  
   The CUTOFF TIME is  45 mins for 1.4km race, and checkpoint CUTOFF TIME of 25 mins for 750m.
   If swimmers unable to reach the checkpoint within time limits, racers will be stopped by the race officials and asked to board the official boat.

3. Racers may be asked to provide proof of competence. Racers who fail to provide proof of competence will not be allowed to race. 

4. Racers must obey instructions from kayakers, VRC staff, helpers & personnel of the race.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

5. Racers must obey Social Distance Marshall, who will ensure social distance measures are implemented.  Failure to do so will result in disqualification. 

6. Racers will take full responsibility of their safety during the race.

7. Wetsuit is not allowed.

8. Drafting is not allowed at any time. The draft zone is 8 metres from the ankles of the racer in front. Racers who enter the draft zone have 20 seconds to pass the racer in front.  Drafting penalty is 6 minutes for 3km race and 3 minutes for 1.4km race.

9. Safety buoy is mandatory during the entire race.​

10. Swimmers are not allowed to use upstairs bathrooms.

11. Open Water Swim Series Hong Kong has the final decision over all matters not stipulated here in the rules.

12. Open Water Swim Series Hong Kong has its sole discretion to reject any entry.

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Coronavirus Disease Precaution & Rules

1. No sick racers should join the race.

2. Persons under quarantine are not allowed to race.

3. Racers are only allowed to check-in 30 minutes before their assigned race start time.

4. Temperature will be taken at the VRC entrance.  No swimmers with temperature above 38 degrees are allowed to race.

5. Hand sanitizers are available at the entrance and at the registration table.

6. All racers must wear face masks at all times until the start of race. Please prepare an additional mask to be used after the race. 

7. Racers are to gather at the waiting area with members in their waiting groups only. Each waiting group must have a minimum distance of 1.5 m from other waiting groups. 

8. Upon finish of the race, racers must leave the premise immediately.

9. There will be no award ceremony.  Prizes and medals will be mailed to podium finishers.

10. Racers' safety and observation of law are of our top priorities. Please always exercise vigilance. Non-compliance with the rules will result in immediate disqualification.

11. Open Water Swim Series Hong Kong reserves the right to final interpretation to the above mentioned rules and regulations.