OPEN WATER OCEAN SWIM

 

Race Information - Please Read (twice)

Boardwalk Swim Race Information guide

CHECK-IN...Please check-in to get your Race Swag & Tri Timing Chip between 6:30am - 7:30 am at Grenoble St & The Boardwalk in REHOBOTH BEACH.  The location is just north of the temp RBP Lifeguard Headquarters and Grenoble St runs along side the Henlopen Hotel located at the north end of the Boardwalk.

 

  • FOLLOWING CHECK-IN/MEETING...Once you check-in you may head to the start at Grenoble St or Queen St located at the south end of the boardwalk if you like.   You may get to the start by walking the boardwalk or driving your car, riding your bike or however you choose to get to the start...give yourself 20 minutes if you are walking to the start.   
    • Please Note that at 7:25-7:30am there will be a short briefing by the RBP Staff regarding the safety in the water and the procedure if you need help.

 

  • SWIM DIRECTION...TBD  

 

  • WAVES...There will be 2 waves.   This will spread bodies out a bit which will be easier for the guards to watch everyone in the water.
    • The male wave (Division 1) will go in first as close to 8:00am as possible
    • The female wave (Division 2) will go in second 1 minute back
      • All swimmers must go to the right of the buoy

 

  • AWARDS...Overall, Masters, 10 year...10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.    Awards will take place on the beach near the Seashore Strider Tent which will have water, watermelon, surf bagels, and peaches for your post-race refreshments.   Awards will be approx. 15-20 min. following the final finisher.

 

  • AT THE START...When you arrive at Grenoble or Queen St. for the start...we do not have alot of time and need to get the race started.   All MALE swimmers need to be lined up between the orange cones and south of the RBP ATV.    The FEMALE swimmers need to form their own line well behind the male swimmers and separate themselves from the male swimmers.   I will have 2 cones for the female swimmers to line up between.
    • Once you line up please stay on the line as we will be double checking our counts with registration and timing chips.
    • We will start the male swimmers with a loud horn
    • We will then bring up the female swimmers
    • We will then start the female swimmers with the same loud horn 1 minute back

 

  • AT The FINISH... you will cross over the finish line mats and return your tri chip in the blue bucket.   Those who do not return the trip chip will be charged a $10 fee. 

 

  • PROCEEDS will go towards the Tommy TC Coveleski Scholarship which is a $500 scholarship given to a RBP member for educational purposes. 

 

  • BAG DROP...I currently have 27 swimmers who have signed up for a bag drop meaning the SS Staff will take your bag from Queen St Start to Grenoble St Finish.   *Please do not take your bag onto the beach at the start.   The SS Van will be parked at the end of Queen St with the doors open and you will place your bag in the back of the van.   We will drive the van from the start to the finish.
    • You will get a sticker to place on your bag with your swag and it will have your name on the sticker.   Please put the sticker on your bag for ID.   You can also ID yourself as well which never hurts.
    • This will allow you to take a bag to Queen St. if you like.
    • If you would like to place your bag in the van at check-in you can as well and we will keep it until you finish.   

DESCRIPTION

Join the Seashore Striders for a classic open water ocean swim along one of the most popular boardwalks in the United States...The Inaugural Boardwalk Mile Open Water Ocean Swim will be held on Sunday, August 30th at 8 am.   The start will be from either Queen St. or Grenoble depending on the current.

Course
Race Director

Tim Bamforth, Seashore [email protected]

Registration
Location

Rehoboth Beach, DE
United States

Awards

AWARDS  

Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following 8 age categories: 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+

Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final swimmer to cross the finish.