The 20th Annual Bermuda Round the Sound 10K 7.25K 4K 2K and 0.8K Open Water Swims October 17, 2010 Presented by: Aqua Moon Adventures, Dolphin Swim Team of Bermuda, & Bermuda Open Water Swimmers (B.O.W.S.) An overseas territory of the UK Bermuda boasts 75 miles of dramatic coastline. Rich in history it lies in an astoundingly beautiful stretch of the Atlantic a mere 650 miles east of North Carolina. Flights from New York and other eastern US cities reach Bermuda’s shores in less than two hours. The open water swimming events take place in beautiful Harrington Sound. Bermuda’s water temperature in October averages 78. For more information on Bermuda see Bermuda Tourism IN THE NEWS: NEW YORK, October 17, 2006 – Bermuda has been voted the Best Island in the Caribbean/Atlantic region by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: THE GROTTO BAY BEACH RESORT  We are pleased to announce that the Grotto Bay Beach Resort will be the official event resort. Grotto Bay has offered a discounted event rate for those coming to the Round the Sound Swim. The number of rooms is limited and this is a popular resort this time of year so please reserve ASAP. To receive this rate mention that you are with the: Round the Sound Swim Group Room Lot. This special rate requires two (2) nights deposit at the time of reservation. The deposit is refundable up until 14 days before arrival date. Check with the Grotto Bay Beach Resort for complete details. Phone: 1-800-582-3190. Website: www.GrottoBay.com Complimentary group transportation to the swim event will be provided to those swimmers staying at Grotto Bay. TO ENTER: (Entry fees: includes pre-race dinner, t-shirt, swim cap, and event transportaion from Grotto Bay) TO ENTER CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE ENTRY FORM                                                                       or CLICK HERE, COPY, COMPLETE FORM AND MAIL IN  $119 US if rec’d before September 1, 2010 $139 US after September 1, 2010 (t-shirt & cap not quaranteed to late entries) -entry deadline October 8, 2010 Aqua Moon Adventures 2615 NW 99th Avenue Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA Questions: All event questions should be directed to RANDY NUTT Producer & Overseas Event Director: Randy Nutt Aqua Moon Adventures 2615 NW 99 Ave Coral Springs Florida 33065 USA On-Island Event Directors: Patty Hill, Kathy Cowen, Reeve Trott -Safety Director: Brian Frick Distances offered: 10K 7.25K 4K 2K and 0.8K Categories: Junior 12 and under Teen 13-19 years Open 20-39 years Masters 40 -59 years Senior 60+ years Race Course: TIMELINE: (subject to change -updates will be posted here or in the front lobby of the Grotto Bay Beach Resort): Friday October 15, 2010 8:30 AM Sunrise Yoga & swimmers streatching on the Grotto Beach. 10:00 AM Meet at front of Grotto Bay for transportation to group swim (optional). Saturday October 16, 2010 8:30 AM Sunrise Yoga & swimmers streatching on the Grotto Beach. 10:00 AM Meet at front of Grotto Bay for transportation to group swim (optional). 3:30 PM MANDATORY pre-event briefing at Palmetto Gardens (former site of the old Palmetto Hotel) located on Harrington Sound. This is the location of the event finish. Event t-shirts and goodie bags will be distributed and the event course, timeline, rules, and questions will be answered at this meeting. After this meeting and weather permitting we have tentative plans to take a boat tour of the course. 7:00 PM Pasta loading dinner at The Grotto Bay Beach Resort (headquarters hotel) Sunday October 17, 2010 9:00 AM -Check in at the front lobby of Grotto Bay. Bus transportaion will then be provided to the race start. We will post the race day timeline with specific check in times on Saturday evening in the front lobby of the Grotto Bay Beach Resort. 10:00 AM – Start 10K (Other events start in a staggered fashion from different locations) 2:00 PM (approx) Awards Ceremony at the beach area at Palmetto Bay. After the awards ceremony bus transportaion will be provided back to the Grotto Bay Beach Resort. Evening – Social at The Swizzle Inn (located next to Grotto Bay). Additional Important information: ***For travel to Bermuda, you must have a current/valid passport. It is your responsibility to meet all entrance and departure requirements. Please check with the airlines and your government for additional requirements. ***It is also a good idea to join the event’s mailing list. In addition to posting any important updates on the website, these updates will be sent to those on the mailing list. To add your name to the mailing list, please go HERE. IF your email address changes simply go to thie website and add your new email address: http://www.randynutt.com/list ***It is your responsibility to attend the mandatory pre-race check in and all scheduled meetings as important event information and potential changes will be discussed. ***If you decide to change the distance category you have entered you must do so by October 8, 2009 with the event director Randy Nutt. ***Residents of Bermuda will register locally, check with Dolphin Swim Team for information as your entries will be handled by them. All off island participants must register with Aqua Moon Adventures. ***Due to the nature and complexity of this event no refunds will be given for any reason including event cancellation. The race director(s) reserve the right to modify any and all information relating to this race at any time. As a condition of participation in this event all participants will be required to sign a Waiver/Release of Liability and also an event authorization form at the mandatory check in. For additional information about Bermuda click: BERMUDA TOURISM Sponsors: Technical Training Equipment for Swimmers and Triathletes  Bermuda’s Department of Tourism BGA Ltd Bermuda Import and Export CO. Royal Imports A.C.Brewer Ltd The Marketplace Ltd J&J Produce Conyers Imports Lindo’s Family Foods Butterfield & Vallis Ltd Dunkley’s Diary John Barritt & Sons Ltd Goslings Black Seal Rum The Swizzle Inn ~~~ 2009 Bermuda Round the Sound Swim Results: Overall -Click Here Age Group -Click Here Photos - click here (coming soon) Race Recap: October 18, 2009 Hamilton, Bermuda Reporting by Patricia Sener The morning air smelled like warm honey as over 260 swimmers prepared for the Round the Sound swim in Bermuda. Swimmers competed in distances ranging from 10k to 800 yards in scenic Hamilton Sound. On-island swimmers competed with people from all over the world, including Duncan Taylor, newly appointed governor of the Cayman Islands, who competed in the 4k. His wife Marie Beatrice Taylor swam the 800yd. Swapnali Yadav, a ten-year-old girl from Mumbai, India finished the 10k to the cheers of her family and onlookers. Canada, Dubai, England, and the US all had swimmers competing in temperate 78F water. John Legge, a local from Southampton, took first place in the10k swim. The Governor of Bermuda came out to hand out awards to the top finishers. Aqua Moon Adventures, Dolphin Swim Team of Bermuda and Bermuda Open Water Swimmers organized the event. For more info, go to aquamoonadventures.com.  To receive all event updates join our mailing list. ~~~ Copyright © 1999-2010 by Aqua Moon Adventures All rights reserved. Reproduction of material without permission is prohibited.