3rd Swim cross El Rio (Orzola - La Graciosa)

25 Sep 2010 to 25 Sep 2010

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Second swim cross El Rio (Orzola – La Graciosa) organized by the “Gabildo de Lanzarote”.

25th September 2010

XVII Swim Crossing El Rio (Orzola-La Graciosa)

The aim of the event is to open this discipline to a wide range of sport enthusiasts.

Course description

The participants will be ferried from Orzola harbour to La Graciosa Island.

The start will be from ”Bajo el Risco beach”, where more than 400 swimmers will begin the 2.600 mt swim. They will cross the short stretch of water known as “el Rio” till reaching the harbour in Caleta de Sebo, a typical fishing village in La Graciosa Island.

Timing

The Chip is selected as the official timing system. Each swimmer must wear the chip on the right ankle before the race start. In case of loss the swimmer will have to inform the organisation immediately.

Medical Service

In case of emergency Emerlan will provide medical assistance. A helicopter and a team of lifeguards in canoes will supervise the race.

*Schedule of Events

Saturday 25th September 2010

09.00: Ferry from Orzola Harbour to Caleta de Sebo (La Graciosa Island)

12.00: Swim Start from Playa Bajo el Risco (Lanzarote) to Caleta del Sebo (La Graciosa)
Awards Ceremony and paella for the participants after the race

Rules

Due to the endurance of the race a medical certificate will be requested.

To participate in this event you should be in good health and have extremely good swimming skills.

You will be required to wear a numbered swim cap which will be provided from the organization.

No flippers and no wetsuit are allowed.

The participants, who are still in the swim course after 1 hour of the finishing time of the winner, will have to retire and will be brought to land by the boats of the organisation.

For more information about the rules please consult the organiser website.

Awards

Top 3 female/ male overall winners and the female/ male winner of each age group will receive a trophy.

T-shirts for all the participants and medals for all the finishers

Age categories

18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64.

Registration

For registration please contact the organiser’s website.

Date: 25th September 2010

Price: 10€

Age Group: +18

Level: good swimming skills

Registration: Pre-registration necessary

Max. number of participants: Unlimited

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