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Double Tay

Booking will only available once dates have been confirmed

Championship	Double Tay
Distance	2 miles - Return Crossing of the river
Entry Cost	£30
Eligibility	Full Members, Associate Members & BLDSA Members
Age Groups	Junior - 13 to <16 years in year of swim. Senior - >=16 years and over in year of swim.
Stroke(s)	Freestyle/Breaststroke

If you have any queries regarding this swim, all enquiries should be directed is:

Name: John Walker Address: 25 Crathes Way, Broughty Ferry, DD5 3BY
Email: communication@yeaaba.org Mobile: 07894 129257

DETAILS

  
          Briefing
        
      Briefing will take place on the day at the YeAABA Clubhouse Car Park 30 minutes prior to the swim. The briefing will take place outdoors so please ensure you have appropriate warm clothing.
    
          Start
        
      On the starters/referees instruction, swimmers should promptly access the water via the harbour slipway or ladder, and line form a line across the harbour mouth. Start wil be by loud hailer or whistle.
    
          Course
        
      This is a point-to-point, double crossing of the river across the tide-ways, from Broughty Ferry Harbour, to touch and turn at the river facing wall west of Tayport Harbour entrance and return to Broughty Ferry Harbour, and the line is as straight as the currents and your ability permits.  You MUST follow your boat at all times. This swim will be run YeAABA Club Championship Rules.
    
          Finish
        
      By touching the river-facing wall of the YeAABA pier (a red & white finish sign will be displayed).  N.B. a swimmer finishing, but missing the touch due to tidal conditions will be accorded with a certificate but no official time or place in the race.
    
          Costumes
        
      Costumes must comply with BLDSA regulations which are the same as World Aquatics in this respect. Open Water Swimwear for both men and women shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below the ankle. All Open Water swimsuits shall comply with the World Aquatics criteria for materials and approved procedures.
    
          Parking
        
      Free parking is available at the YeAABA Pier, Broughty Ferry
    
          Presentation
        
      Presentation of Awards will take place after the swim at the YeAABA clubhouse. The following Categories will be awarded:

Trophies

Junior Girls Championship

The Grant Rooney Trophy

Senior Ladies Championship

Ella Kydd Memorial Trophy

Senior Ladies Breaststroke

Evelyn Kirkland Memorial Trophy

Junior Boys Championship

Jim Davidson Trophy

Senior Gents Championship

YeAABA Tay Swim Trophy

Senior Gents Breaststroke

Joyce McIntosh Trophy

In addition to the annual awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each category will be awarded a unique 'Ian D. McIntosh' medal in Gold, Silver or Bronze. All finishers will receive a personalized certificate.

2026 Sponsor

This years swim is sponsored by Tayside Solicitors Property Centre