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The 22nd Annual Bermuda Round the Sound Swims

Sunday October 14th 2012

10K, 7.25K, 4K, 2K, 0.8K

Presented by: Aqua Moon Adventures, Dolphin Swim Team of Bermuda, Bermuda Open Water Swimmers (B.O.W.S.) and the Bermuda Department of Tourism.

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: CLICK HERE

ALL off island participants must register with Aqua Moon Adventures. Residents of Bermuda will register locally, check with Dolphin Swim Team for information as your entries will be handled by them.

QUESTIONS: All event questions should be directed to the Producer & Overseas Event Director:

Randy Nutt
Aqua Moon Adventures
2615 NW 99 Ave
Coral Springs, Florida 33065 USA

Email: Info at RandyNutt dot com

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

TIMELINE:

(subject to change -updates will be posted here or in the front lobby of the Grotto Bay Beach Resort):

Friday October 12, 2012

8:30 AM Sunrise Yoga & swimmers stretching on the Grotto Beach.

10:00 AM Meet at front of Grotto Bay for transportation to group swim (optional).

Saturday October 13, 2012

8:30 AM Sunrise Yoga & swimmers stretching 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 14, 2012

9:00 AM -Check in at the front lobby of Grotto Bay. Bus transportation 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 transportation will be provided back to the Grotto Bay Beach Resort.

Evening – Swimmers and Friends Social. (Location and time TBD)

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 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 1, 2012 with the event director Randy Nutt.

*** Water stops are provided along the course.

***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