"The journey is what brings us happiness, not the destination." Peaceful Warrior/Dan Millman

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

24th International Self-Transcedence Marathon Swim Rapperswill-Zurich, Switzerland



Date: Sunday, August 7th 2011

Race briefing: Saturday afternoon in Rapperswil.

Start time: • Solo swimmers: 7.00 a.m. • Relay teams: 7.30 a.m.

Start: Rapperswil, Lido “Schlossbadi”

Finish: Zurich, Strandbad (lido) Tiefenbrunnen, Bellerivestrasse 200

Distance: 26,4 km – can be equivalent to 30 pool-km (dependent on the weather conditions)

Cut-off: 12 hours for individuals / 11,5 hours for relay teams (1.30 p.m. cutoff in Meilen)

Minimum age: • solo swimmers must be 16 on day of competition
• relay team swimmers must be 14 on day of competition

Entry fee: • Solo: CHF 190.– • Relay: CHF 290.–Included: food (before and after the swim), hot showers, t-shirt, results,certificate and medal.

Boat: • CHF 220.–. The swimmer will be accompanied throughout the race by a kajak, row boat or motor boat. It is permitted to bring your own boat,
see separate informations!

Change of category (wetsuit) is not possible.

Cat. without • Main categories men and women: up to 39 years
wetsuit: • Master men and women: 40 years and over

Categories • Main categories men and women: up to 39 years
with wetsuit: • Master men and women: 40 years and over

Categories • Relay teams without wetsuit
relay teams: • Relay teams with wetsuit

Follow below the video from the 2010 Swim

Brazilian Mermaids Conquer the English Channel Twice

On June 27Th four Brazilian women broke the round trip world record for an English Channel Double Crossing Relay Swim, 18:42HS. The previous record was 19:02HS. They swam under the supervision of the Channel Swimming Association and were piloted by Andy King on board of the Fishing Vessel Lousie Jane. England to France: 8h:22HS. France to England: 10:22HS



Follow below their website:

http://www.travessiabalkis.com.br/