A Brief Introduction By The Big Swim Team
We're now approaching our third year for this stunning one mile wild swim around our dramatic coastline and we are aiming bigger and better again. We went from 50 swimmers to 300 swimmers and now we are opening the event as a four part swim for 450 swimmers! This will include a Triathlon with a Cornish twist (Wild Swim, Run & Kayak),The Big Swim which has been split into two; a Serious Swim and a Not So Serious Swim and The Little Swim for the children. Places are limited and all will need to be booked in advance of the event and sponsorship forms will be issued early on.
With the support of local people and businesses, much organisation and the highest levels of safety cover, this fantastic race is open to anyone who would like to take to part, for fun or simply as a personal challenge. This year we have even invested in state of the art electronic timing for swimmers.
The day is full of entertainment from start to finish making it a perfect occasion for family, friends and spectators. Enjoy our BBQ and bar, relax and listen to the music. The National Lobster Hatchery will be also be there showing off their baby lobsters and will be releasing juveniles on the day with local fishermen. We are extending the event with music at The 'BIG' Party to include the likes of Fishermen's Friends and more.
We are delighted to raise money again this year for the National Lobster Hatchery, Coastguards, RNLI Lifeboats and the Air Ambulance. These four organisations have a big impact on the local area and community.
For full details and to keep up-to-date with the event go to http://www.thebigswimcornwall.co.uk
Big Swim organiser Sarah Coates: 01208 880154
The Big Swim Team Office, 89 Fore Street, Port Isaac, PL29 3RF
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The Big Swim Cornwall - Registration
26th August 2012 - Port Gaverne to Port Isaac
The National Lobster Hatchery has again been chosen as one of the beneficiaries for this years BIG SWIM event and we would like to thank Sarah Coates and her team for organising this fantastic event.
As The National Lobster Hatchery has an on-line payment facility already, we have agreed to take bookings and payment on the organiser's behalf. Please note that we are not the organiser.
Booking Form
This year there are four races to choose from and depending on your fitness, your energy levels and sense of adventure you need to decide from one of the races below.
For up-to-date and detailed information on each event, click on the appropriate link below.
If you know what you are registering for then continue to read on.
- The Triathlon
- The Serious Swim
- The Not so serious Swim
- The Little Swim - under 13's There is no minimum age limit but we do ask that participants are able to swim (without stopping) at least 200 yards unaided without floatation devices and without an adult swimming alongside them. For those that are 13 or over and feel confident they can swim 1 mile at sea, you can join The Not So Serious Swim but you must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration for all events is 9.30-11.30am on the day (location to be confirmed in welcome pack). Before registering for this event, you should be fit to participate, seeking medical advice if appropriate. You should inform event organisers of any relevant existing medical conditions and any arising after registration that might affect your participation.
- The Little Swim - I am able to swim at least 200 yards without stopping, unaided, without floatation devices and without an adult swimming alongside me.
- The Serious & Not So Serious Swim - I am able to swim at least 1 mile at sea. For those that are 13 or over and feel confident they can swim 1 mile at sea, you can join The Not So Serious Swim but ask that you are accompanied by an adult, whose name must be given to us on the day of the event..
- The Triathlon - I am able to swim at least 1 mile at sea, run 5 miles and kayak 4 miles at sea.
- I am not suffering from any medical conditions or taking any medication which would make me unable to compete.
- I accept that it is my own responsibility to check weather and suitability of the course and that no responsibility exists on the part of the organisers regardless of the provision of safety.
- In the unlikely event that the swim is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions or other good reason, refunds will not be issued and all monies will be donated to the chosen charities.
- I acknowledge that I am taking part at my own risk and will be asked to sign a disclaimer and acceptance of these conditions on the day of the event. (Note that the parent or guardian of each entrant under the age of 18 will be required to be present and to countersign this disclaimer and acceptance.)
The Little Swim £5 |
The Serious Swim £15
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The Not So Serious Swim £15 |
The Triathlon (Swim, Run, Kayak) £38 |
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If you are registering for more than one person please complete a separate form for each person,
so you will need to click 'continue shopping' from your shopping basket page, to add the next person. It is very important that we have all participants' details so that the day runs smoothly and if there are any
problems on the day, we know who you are and a contact, in case of an emergency.
