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X-WR-CALNAME:Durban Undersea Club
X-WR-CALDESC:Family oriented, social ocean activities club Durban
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SUMMARY:Open Water Swim
DESCRIPTION:ALL SWIMMERS:\nPlease wear a cap & have your swimming number on your arm.\nOpen water swimming is an extremely popular sport in the Durban region, and it was introduced to the club by Steve Evans in late 2020 due to a lot of public swimming pools being closed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and interest from many members.\nIt is open to everyone; all ages, capabilities, novices, experienced swimmers – all are welcome. The section is now up and running and thriving with almost 350 members on the Open Water Swimming WhatsApp group.\nSwims are held two times during the week and once on weekends, the days dependant on weather conditions. We do not swim when the sea is rough or there are bluebottles. Distances vary and are around 1500m during the week and a bit longer on the weekends. The swims are structured so that the slower swimmers will be looked after and will join up with the faster swimmers at regular intervals.\nThere is parking available at the club for club members, plenty of outside parking for non club members, shower facilities for all and a control office to take care of keys and gear. Swims start at 6am on weekdays during summer, 6.20 am in the winter month and around 7.00 am on weekends, so a perfect opportunity to get some healthy exercise in before heading off to work.\nOpen Water League Swims @ DUC\nINSTRUCTIONS\n\nSWIMMING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. The distance will be around 1600m with 2/3 longer 2000m swims thrown in when weather looks suitable.\nThe league will comprise of 10 swims this year, every last Saturday or Sunday of the month, except for December which will be on the 16th December.\nThere will be no Prize giving except for the last swim of the year. Points from each swim will be added up and the swimmer with the highest points, wins the category.\nAge categories have been simplified < 17 GUPPIES <36 SAILFISH <51 MAKOS <71 WALRUS 71 and over COELACANTHS\nThe age you start the series with, is the age you finish with. Entry is R100.\nBuoys will be put out and limited safety craft will be in the water.\nNo on the day entry. WhatsApp Steve on 0828555516 and you will be allocated a number. This is your number for the series.\nWetsuits will be allowed on cold days and this will be announced the day before.\nOn the swim day, tick your number off the register, collect your band and you are ready to go.\nIf in trouble, wave your arm and the guards will assist or you must slowly head back to the beach.\nCaps must be worn and numbers must be on the arm. When you finish, just shout your number, no name necessary.\nResults will be sent out early the following week.\nBacon and egg rolls will be available , FREE OF CHARGE, for all swimmers and helpers. Support the club and have a cup of coffee as well.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://duc.co.za/events/open-water-swim/
ORGANIZER;CN=Steve Evans:MAILTO:evans.s@mweb.co.za
CATEGORIES:Open Water Swim
LOCATION:1 Mahatma Gandhi Road (Point Rd) Point Waterfront DURBAN, Kwazulu Natal 4000
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