Emerald Bay Classic
Open Water Swim Race, 4.2km / 1.4km, Wave Start by Distance
Date/Place:
1st OCT 2019 (TUE)
Victoria Recreation Club(VRC), Tai Mong Chai, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Entry Fees :
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1.4km & 4.2km race
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Early bird : $260 (until Sept 15th)
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Standard : $300 (until Sept 22th)
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Last chance : $350 (until Sept 27th)
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Swimming buoy (Optional purchase)
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$275 (Collect buoy during the race day)
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Prizes :
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For 1.4km, Medals for each Age Group category (Male / Female, 19 & Below / 20 - 39 / 40 & Above).
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For 4.2km, Medals for each Age Group category (Male / Female, 19 & Below / 20 - 39 / 40 - 49 / 50 & Above).
Special Offer:
Sign up for any 2 of races ( DWB Time Trial - 8/25, EMB Classics - 10/1 , McBean MIC -11/3 ) will receive a JAKED bath size microfiber towel.
Rules & Regulations:
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Declaration of responsibility is required for all swimmers
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No one should join the race unless he/she is physically fit, in excellent health,
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Swimmers and fully expected to finish within the Cutoff Time(s)
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1,4km course, cut off time is 45mins
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4.2km course, cut off time is 90mins , and an intermediate cut off time of 70mins at 2.8km.
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Swimmers may be asked to provide proof of competence. If fail to do so, one may not be allowed to race.
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Swimmers must obey instructions to kayakers, helpers & personnel of the race.
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Swimmers will take full responsibility & safety during the race.
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Wetsuit is Not allowed.
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Safety buoy is Mandatory during the race.
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Breaststroke is Not allowed.
Agenda :
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8:15am - 9:15am
Assemble at check-in point by the sea side of VRC, Check-in, body marking, collect safety buoy(if ordered during sign up) & warm up.
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9:20am
Race briefing
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9:30am
Race start 4.2km (Wave 1)
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9:40am
Race Start 1.4km (Wave 2)
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11:00am
Awards
Course Map :
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1.4km course - Water Start from Buoy “1”, swim to Buoys “2”, “3” and “1”, climb up the pontoon & run to finish point.
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4.2km course - Water Start from Buoy “1”, swim to Buoys “2”, “3” and “1”, complete 3 loops , climb up the pontoon & run to finish point.
Transportation:
Shuttle Bus - Pick up point from Wan Chai, Sheung Wan, Choi Hung MTR - click HERE for more details
Public Transport - Take Mini Bus No.9 (Sai Kung City - Lady MacLehose Holiday Village), get off at the stop of "Outward Bound School， then 5 mins walk to VRC
Driving - Public Parking is available at Tai Mong Chai road. 10mins walk to VRC.
Victoria Recreation Club Address:
DD 252 Lot 316 , Tai Mong Tsai
210 Tai Mong Tsai Road
Sai Kung , New Territories
