Emerald Bay Double
Date/Place:
23th AUG 2020 (SUN)
Victoria Recreation Club(VRC), Tai Mong Chai, Sai Kung
Nature of Sports:
Open Water Swimming Race, 1.5 km Mass-start race + 1.5km Handicap race*(Optional)
What is Handicap race*?
Handicap race is optional & will start shortly after Mass-start race. Each swimmer of Handicap race will be assigned an individual start time , according to the finish time of Mass-start race. The general rule is faster swimmers start later / slower swimmers start earlier.
Race Start Time :
Mass-Start race 9:00a.m. (All swimmers)
Handicap race 10:00a.m. (For swimmers signed up for Handicap race only)
Entry Fees :
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Mass-start race
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Early Bird: $270 (until XXXXX XXXX)
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Standard : $320 (until XXXXX XXXX 8pm)
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Handicap race (Optional)
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Standard : $50 (until XXXXXX XXXX 8pm)
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Swimming buoy (Optional purchase)
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$180 (Collect buoy during the race day)
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Prizes :
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Mass-start race
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Medals & prizes for top 3 swimmers , for each Age Group category (Male, Female ; 19 & Below, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 & Above).
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Trophies & prize money for overall female & male champions.
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Handicap race
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Prizes for top 10 winners
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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, and fully expected to finish within the CUTOFF TIME of 45mins for 1.5km swim.
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Swimmers finish in over 45 mins in mass start race will not be allowed to join handicap race.
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You may be asked to provide proof of competence. If fail to do so, you may not be allowed to race.
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Swimmers must obey the instructions of kayakers, helpers & personnel of the race.
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This is a club event. 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.
Agenda :
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7:30am - 8:30am
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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8:50am
Race briefing
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9:00am
Race start (Mass-start)
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9:45am
Award for Mass-start race
Snack will be served
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9:50am
Handicap race start sequence list announce at check in point.
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10:00am
Race start for 1st swimmer (Handicap race),
All swimmers start according to their individual assigned start time.
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11:00am
Handicap race award
Course Map :
Mass Start / Handicap 800mx 2laps course
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Water Start from Buoy “1”, swim to Buoys “2”, “3” , redo 2nd lap , climb up floating piers & run to finish point.
Transportation:
Public Transport - Take Mini Bus No.9 (Sai Kung City - Lady MacLehose Holiday Village), get off at the stop of "Outward Bound School/外展訓練學校， then 5 mins walk to VRC
Driving - Public Parking is available at Tai Mong Chai road. 10mins walk to VRC.
Address:
Victoria Recreation Club
DD 252 Lot 316 , Tai Mong Tsai
210 Tai Mong Tsai Road
Sai Kung , New Territories
