Event Safety

Escort Boat Guidelines The minimum requirement for solo swimmers is a 5-metre boat. Duo and Team escort boats must be a minimum of 6 metres. No personal watercraft (jetskis) are allowed. Life jackets must be provided for each person on board plus an extra one for each swimmer and paddler. The boat must conform to the Department for Planning and Infrastructure (Marine and Harbours) regulations.

Event Cancellation An event of this nature is dependent upon weather conditions. The Race Committee (consisting of Race Director, Chief Referee, Safety Director, DPI Representative and RCSA President) has the right to cancel the event if adverse weather conditions prevail or are likely to occur. No swimmer or team is to disregard this decision.