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Veteran's Single Tay

Booking will only available once dates have been confirmed

Championship	Veterans Single Tay
Distance	1 miles - Crossing the river
Entry Cost	£24
Eligibility	Full Members, Associate Members & BLDSA Members
Age Groups	Veteran - 40 years and over on the day.
Stroke(s)	Freestyle/Breaststroke

DETAILS

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

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

  
          Briefing
        
      Briefing will take place on the day at Tayport Harbour Car Park 30 minutes prior to the swim. The briefing will take place outdoors so please ensure you bring warm clothing
    
          Start
        
      On the starters/referees instruction, swimmers should promptly access the water via the harbour slipway or ladder, and line up with backs to the harbour wall, west of the harbour entrance. Start will be by loud hailer or whistle.
    
          Course
        
      This is a point-to-point, across the tide-ways swim from Tayport Harbour 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 under YeAABA Club Championship rules.
    
          Finish
        
      By touching the river-facing wall of the YeAABA pier (a red  white finish sign will be displayed).  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 Tayport Harbour and at the YeAABA Pier in Broughty Ferry.  Swimmers should arrange transport to the start. Going over in boats is not an option.
    
          Presentation
        
      Presentation of Awards will take place after the swim at the YeAABA clubhouse. The following Categories will be awarded:

Trophies

Veteran Ladies Championship

Andrea Gellan Trophy

Veteran Ladies Breaststroke

The Violet McIntyre

Veteran Gents Championship

YeAABA Veteran Gents Shield

Veteran Gents Breaststroke

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 SWIM SPONSORS

This years swim is sponsored by Tayside Solicitors Property Centre

Briefing	Briefing will take place on the day at Tayport Harbour Car Park 30 minutes prior to the swim. The briefing will take place outdoors so please ensure you bring warm clothing
Start	On the starters/referees instruction, swimmers should promptly access the water via the harbour slipway or ladder, and line up with backs to the harbour wall, west of the harbour entrance. Start will be by loud hailer or whistle.
Course	This is a point-to-point, across the tide-ways swim from Tayport Harbour 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 under YeAABA Club Championship rules.
Finish	By touching the river-facing wall of the YeAABA pier (a red white finish sign will be displayed). 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 Tayport Harbour and at the YeAABA Pier in Broughty Ferry. Swimmers should arrange transport to the start. Going over in boats is not an option.
Presentation	Presentation of Awards will take place after the swim at the YeAABA clubhouse. The following Categories will be awarded: