12 The Glade Wroxall Ventnor I.O.W. PO38 3QA

Tel : 01983 852625 Affiliated to ASA Southern Region & BLDSA E-mail : [email protected]

Dear Swimmer April 2-16 P2P Swim 2016

I am pleased to announce that the swim this year will be held on August 6th. The swim start will be later than usual due to the tides being more tricky this year. The swim will start at 2:30pm from the Sandown Lifeboat station.

It has been decided to keep the entries as in previous year (i.e. no wet suits). It is one of the few swims that doesn’t have this category and the overwhelming majority of swimmer feedback last year was to keep it as it always has been for the last 60 odd years. The to Pier swim follows a long tradition here on the IOW. When it first started 64 years ago the Deep Sea Fishermen and other locals threw down the gauntlet during Regatta week and challenged each other to a race in the sea from one end of the bay to the other, notably from to Shanklin Pier! They swam in the traditional swim gear of the day in the open sea whatever the conditions! No risk assessment, no safety cover probably, few officials, no numbered hats e.t.c. Over 40 of last year’s swimmers expressed support for ‘skins’ and suits of course! Remember you are entering a long standing traditional swim following in the footsteps of the deep sea fishermen of yester year! We now run into the sea rather than jump off the pier, we are accompanied (for safety reasons) by so many kayakers, fishermen, Sandown Lifeboat and Ryde Inshore Rescue! We finish the race on the beach by Shanklin Rowing Club. Let us embrace the challenge and remember those who raced before us, some of whom had to really ‘grit their teeth’ to touch the pier at the other end!.

The 2016 event will be hosted by the Marlins Swim Club, together with Sandown Lifeboat Crew and Shanklin Rowing Club. In previous years this has proved to be a popular event with a high level of Open Water swimmers applying for entry places in the swim. We usually get about 120 swimmers, but to be sure of your place book it as soon as you can. No refunds will be made once you have entered, sorry! PLEASE complete form electronically as email addresses are then clear. Your confirmation and further information will then be sent electronically, and you need to acknowledge this by return of email! However if you prefer to receive hard copies through the post DO NOT forget to enclose S.A.E.

For insurance compliance, you are asked to note the following, which include but are not limited to :  The start will be from the beach.  Minimum age for participation – 18 years.  Limitation on entry numbers.  Strict swimmer to support craft ratio adherence.  No personal accident insurance cover for swimmers over 70 years or swimmers who are not members of the BDLSA. Other points to note are :  Medals will be awarded to all those who complete the swim, but no certificates will be issued!  Trophy awards (with commemorative trophy to keep)  Hats are provided.  All results will be available on the Marlins website within 2-3 days after the event. Individual times will not be available on the day

We look forward to meeting old friends and new on 6th August on the beach at Sandown. DO NOT SEND ENTRY PRIOR TO 5h MAY.... they will not be processed until my return from a swim camp in LANZEROTE!

Regards

L.Shenton

Entries Co-ordinator Isle Of Wight Marlin’s Swim Club

Affiliated to ASA South East Region and BLDSA

ISLE OF WIGHT MARLINS SWIM CLUB in association with Sandown Lifeboat and Shanklin Rowing Club SANDOWN TO SHANKLIN SEA SWIM 2016 Saturday August 6th with a 2:30pm Start - Distance Approximately 1.8 miles

ENTRY FORM FOR 2016 *FREESTYLE (please circle choice!!!!!!) *BREASTSTROKE Female/Male (please circle!) Address : Full name :

Post Code : Telephone No : Mobile No : *Email :

*Full results will be posted on the website the day after the swim. Date of Birth Age (As At Date Of Club Name / unattached: Swim)

This year we are again going to number hats, therefore they will be plain coloured latex hats. However if you wish to purchase a silicone commemorative hat (which will be plain in colour and have a logo and swim year details etc) then please circle YES and enclose an additional £7.00

Please note: only members of the British Long Distance Swimming Association are covered for personal injury risks for this swim. All other competitors take part entirely at their own risk. Personal accident insurance included with Amateur Swimming Association will not apply as this is not an ASA event. However non BLDSA members can purchase temporary membership for the day for a cost of £5 and this would then cover them for personal injury. Please circle YES if you wish to pay for Insurance.

Declaration : I, the undersigned, declare that I am over 18 years of age, can swim a minimum of 2 miles in open, deep water sea conditions and am confident in my ability to complete the swim. I undertake to compete in this event at my own risk and fully understand that the organisers will not be held responsible for any injury (including death), illness, or accident to my person, or loss of property resulting from any cause whatsoever. I have not been informed by any medical practitioner and I have no knowledge of any medical condition which would make it inadvisable for me to compete in this event. I will attend the briefing meeting prior to the start of the swim. I further guarantee that the information I have provided above is correct. N.B If you DO NOT have email/request hard copies Signed : Date: then include S.A.E.

TEAMS : 4 swimmers’ names and team name (may also be submitted on the day)

The organisation and timing of this event shall be under the direct control of the Isle of Wight Marlins’ Swim Club Organisers and their decision will be final in all matters.

Entry Fee of £24.00 (None refundable, unless the event is cancelled) Make Your Cheque payable to IOWMSC. Please return it with this Entry Form to:

Lindsey Shenton. 12 The Glade, Wroxall, Ventnor, I.O.W. PO38 3QA Tel : 01983 852625 Email : [email protected]

CLOSING DATE : 30th July 2016

OR earlier if support boat limit is reached. Late entries on the day only accepted if numbers allow.