We want to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in the Mumbles Swim. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.
As our valued athletes, many of you return year after year and know our events very well. We cannot thank you enough.
You may have many questions about how the day will run, and we're sure that the race pack will answer all of them. Ensuring the safety of all in attendance is of paramount importance.
Again, a huge thank you for your continued support.
See you on race day!
The AWE Team
Pre-Event Safety Video
The pre-event video briefing contains important, on-the-day information, please ensure you watch this prior to the event.
Swim
Things you need to be aware of for the swim.
After a short briefing, you will be invited onto the slipway where you will go over the timing mat, therefore you must wear the timing chip provided on your left ankle. Make sure you give yourself plenty of space, this will enhance your enjoyment of the swim.
Water safety is provided by a professional and well-trained organisation. Should you get into trouble, please lie on your back with your hand in the air and they will assist you.
Water Safety is there to enhance enjoyment and naturally to ensure of your safety, you will not be DQ’D for requesting their help should you then be able to complete the swim.
The swim will take a clockwise direction and will complete 1 lap in the Sprint and 2 laps in the Middle of the swim course which will be clearly marked out with buoys.
On exiting, athletes of all abilities can get dizzy, this is normal. To help with this, kick your legs hard for the last 50m to get some blood flow into your legs. Please make sure you are fully stable on your feet before the final exit from the water. Please keep your distance from the shoreline and ALWAYS keep the paddler to the LEFT of you at all times. If you decide to retire from the swim, please hand your chip to the Shoreline Lifeguard before leaving the Slipway.
Please be advised all marshals are volunteering their time for free and without their assistance we would not be able to put the race on. Please respect marshals. Any abusive behaviour or language will result in immediate disqualification.
It is your responsibility to know the route and to ensure your own safety on course. Marshals are there purely for reference and directional purposes and are not permitted to stop traffic.
Please attach your timing chip to your left ankle for the duration of the event. Failure to display correctly will cause you to be penalised or disqualified.Â
FAILURE TO RETURN YOUR CHIP, DURING OR AFTER THE EVENT, WILL RESULT IN A £100 CHARGE FOR LOSS OF CHIP.
If you are unable to finish, please either call the hotline on your race bib or let a marshal/team leader know. If you are unaccounted for, we will assume you are missing.
FINISH LINE
When crossing the finish line, all athletes will receive -Â
Food and drink will also be available for purchase in the yacht club.
·It It is your responsibility as a competitor to know ALL the rules.
It is your choice to enter the water.
If there's something you need to know that isn't covered in this race pack head over to our Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking the link below.
Any lost property that has been found will be returned to our HQ. Please contact us after the event to retrieve any items. Local collection will be available or P&P (postage fees will apply).
Property will be kept for 7 days and if not claimed, will be disposed of.