The Dorney Lake Long Swim is the next and final event in the 2009 Long Swim Series.
Votwo are proud to announce they are organising the Long Swim series in 2009 on behalf of Aqua Sphere. 4 venues all open water. 3 swims in established lake locations and the 4th swim in the sea. These swim races provide the perfect opportunity for athletes needing to get 100% accurate 3.8km distance swim before a long distance triathlon. The long swims are now successfully in their 4th year! |
| Event | 3.8km Aqua Sphere Powered Long Swim Series 2009 |
| Date | 06-09-2009 |
| Type | Open water 3.8km Swim races |
| Cost | £23 |
| Closing Date | 06-09-2009 |
| Distances | 3.8km |
| Location | Southbourne Beach, Solent Promenade Southbourne Coast Road, Bournemouth BH6 4BE. » Map |
| Schedule | Race 1: 5th July. South Cerney. Online entires now closed. Enter on the day £25
Race 2: 19th July. Box End, lake swim (Bedfordshire)
Race 3: 9th August. Bournemouth, sea swim (Dorset)
Race 4: 6th September. Dorney Lake, lake swim (Berkshire)
Please see the link on the right for the 'Dorney Lake Info'.
All event entries are online. Once you have a online entry account you can amend your entry details or make other purchases at any time. |
| Terrain | Aqua Sphere have chosen each venue for its own unique swimming environment. South Cerney and Box End are very sheltered and should be flat clam water swims. The sea swim in Bournemouth is obviously going to be relative to the weather and will provide the long swimmer with a challenge! Dorney lake is the grand final location is a prestigious 2012 Olympic venue. The 2km long crystal clear lake can create is own weather system and enjoys some quite strong breezes across the water! Dorney is the last race in the series and is the grand final. Final points will be worked out and Aqua Spheres big prize handed out to the winners. |
| Facilities | At each location Votwo will have there 'Swim shop' selling discounted wetsuits, goggles etc. You can also make good use of the 'event discount' on Aqua Sphere kit when you pass through the online entry swim shop.
Wetsuit hire is available. Pre book via your online entry account and collected your suit on the day.
Each swim race will:
Be 100% accurate 3.8km course.
Use large highly visible course marker buoys.
Have a large scaled map of the course.
Be attended by qualified life guard cover and rescue boat.
All venues will have the following:
Car parking area
Toilets
Changing tents
Wetsuit hire
Cafe for hot drinks/food.
In addition to the above the Dorney lake venue will have use of the boat house for showers and changing rooms.
Further Race Details link on the right hand side of this page will show venue and event details for each race approx 2 weeks before the event. It is the competitor’s responsibility to check these details.
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| Team/Relay | Aqua Sphere and Ironman Wetsuits are sponsoring the long swim series prizes. This is a series of 4, 3.8km swims. Points will be awarded at each swim race in the below categories. 1 point for a win, 2 points for 2nd, etc. Your top 3 results will be used to determine your placing. Race 4 at Dorney lake is a compulsory attend to qualify for a series prize. All prizes will be distributed on at Race 4 on completion of the event. Aqua Spheres decision is final on the series points. |
| Prizes | 1st Male and female series prizes winners take £200 cash and voucher for the latest Ironman Wetsuit.
At each venue prizes for winners consist of Aqua Sphere swimming kit.
Of course everyone who completes the swim is a winner and will receive a goodie bag.
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| Categories | 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female overall series points winners. (The grand final, race 4, is a compulsory race to contend in the series).
1st Male and female Vet (40 and over) overall series points winners.
1st Male and female Super Vet (50 and over) overall series points winners.
1st,2nd and 3rd Male and female at each individual race.
1st Male and female Vet (40 and over).
1st Male and female Super Vet (50 and over).
Age defined by age at the 31st December 2009.
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| Entry Confirmation | Entires on line. Email confirmation. |
| Spectators | Each venue is 2 - 3 laps of a course. Spectators can get close to the action and take bets on which swimmer in a black wetsuit and orange hat is theirs!
Cafe with food and drinks accessible to all spectators.
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| Other Details | Events refund policy: Any cancelation received by email to events@votwo.co.uk more than 14 days prior to the event date will receive a 50% refund. Only emailed cancellations are acceptable. Cancellations made in the last 14 days will not be eligible for any refund.
In the highly unlikely case that an event is cancelled at short notice due to unforseen circumstances (e.g. extreme weather, Foot and Mouth or similar) the event will be re-scheduled for the next available date and all entry fees carried over to that date.
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| Andy Blow's Comments | I used the Long Swims as great preparation for my successful Ironman races. Even if your not looking to do a long distance triathlon come along and challenge yourself to swim 3.8km. |
