Monday, July 26, 2010

Warrior of the Sea!




Are YOU a WARRIOR OF THE SEA?
The challenge is set in stone. A Sligo Triathlon Club Training event to test your muscle.
Complete a 5.6 km Open Water Marathon through channels, over beaches, rocks and waves.
This is not for the feint hearted with as much mental resolve required as fitness. This has never been done before so the swimmers will be making history in Sligo swimming.


If you have what it takes, email Scot Reid at reidscot@gmail.com to enter.
If you'd like to help out in the organisation (you don't need to be able to provide a boat there's lots of other jobs) please contact Scot.
You must register and pay the fee before the event. There will under no circumstances be entries accepted on the day so get in early before the event fills.

Saturday 7th August 2010
Swim Starts 09:30am Sharp (late comers don't even bother you will not be allowed into the water!)
Compulsary Briefing and check in at car park beside yacht club at 8:30am on the morning of the event. You must have registered in advance.

Info:
You must be a current member of Triathlon Ireland and present your photo ID on the day of the race.
NO ID NO RACE NO EXCEPTIONS
You must be a member of Sligo Triathlon Club to Enter (Non members €35 entry & includes associate membership of Sligo Triathlon).
You must be at least 18 years of age on the day of the race.
Wearing of wetsuits is compulsary.
You must be a very competent swimmer and be able to prove it in a qualifying swim.
Briefing and check in at 08:30am sharp, compulsary.
Those who complete the race will be honoured with a 'Warrior of the Sea" medal.
Times will be taken at the landing point of Strandhill Beach.
Entry fee is €25 for club members, €35 non club members
Drinks & Snacks included during prize giving at Strandhill.