Section 1 - Event Details
Section 2 - Entering Online
SECTION 1 - EVENT DETAILS
QUERIES
Veteran's Single Tay
| Championship | Veterans Single Tay |
| Distance | 1 miles - Crossing the river |
| Date of Swim | Sat 29th Jun |
| Time of Swim | 09:00 |
| Entry Cost | £24 (£15 if supplying own Boat & Crew) |
| Closing Date | 1st Jun |
| Eligibility | First & Second Claim Club Members |
| Age Groups |
Veteran - 40 years and over on the day. |
| Tide | High Tide 09:11 |
| Stroke(s) | Freestyle/Breaststroke |
DETAILS
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
| 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 SASA 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.
SECTION 2 - ENTERING ONLINE
Entering Online
Please complete the online entry form shown on the left and submit the entry.
Then click on the Pay Online Now button below to make payment for the event.