12th - 13th AUGUST 2005 SOGNEFJORD – NORWAY Sognefjord Challenge A challenging race across the Sognefjord from Borlaug to Nokkaneset, 3.6 km. Fjord swimming requires a buddy system. Each swimmer must be accompanied by a kayaker. Full safety measures will secure the crossing. Mini Challenge A race for the younger swimmers across Esefjord from Tjugum to Balestrand, 400 km. Full safety measures will secure the crossing. Fjord Fun Team swimming races in front of the beautiful Kviknes Hotel. Entertainment – Prizes – BBQ – Dance. www.fjordswim.no [email protected] Tourist office tel.+47 57691255 sognefjord m o c s i V C B A / s e N e n n a J Leikanger Balestrand kommune kommune Sognefjord festival Programme swim Picture yourself swimming in a valley half-filled with Friday 12th August – Leikanger water.The water reaches halfway up the lush mountainsides of this enormous swimming pool. 13:00 Registration of participants, Sognefjord Beneath you are 1000 metres of water and above Hotel. Briefing for Sognefjord Challenge you tower 1300 metres of mountain. Reflections participants, Sognefjord Hotel. from the surrounding landscape turn the water into 15:30 Official opening of Sognefjord Swim a magical shimmer of green and blue.You are in Festival 2005. Lewis Gordon Pugh. Sognefjord - the King of Fjords. 16:00 Fjordside BBQ and entertainment for landlubbers at Nokkaneset (Sognefjord Hotel). 17:00 Sognefjord Challenge, Fjord crossing – 3.7 km. 18:00 -19:00 Fjord swimmers arrive at Nokkaneset. 19:30 Prize ceremony. Live music. 21:00 Film documentary "Legend of the Fjord". Summer 2005 Saturday 13th August – Balestrand Take part in the first fjord swimming festival ever! Come on your own, or bring along your family and 09.00 - 11.00 Registration of participants friends. Join in the Sognefjord Swim Festival as a spectator – or jump in and get yourself wet! 12.30 Mini Challenge participants to Tjugum by boat. In the summer of 2004, Lewis Gordon Pugh swam 13.00 Official opening by the entire length of the Sognefjord, 204 km from Lewis Gordon Pugh, Balestrand. Skjolden to Eivindvik: an amazing achievement. In the 13:15 - 14.00 Mini Challenge: Swim across Esefjord, wake of his epic swim, the interest for fjord from Tjugum to Balestrand, 400 m. swimming has boomed. Nothing is more refreshing Classes: than seawater; being in water is like being reborn. Sprats 8-11 year olds Anglers 12-17 year olds There will be fun and games for everyone this Redfish 18+ August: for both the young or old, for those with 15:00 Open air concert: Eva Weel Skram ambitions of winning, and for those who simply want w/band, Kvikne`s Hotel. BBQ. to experience swimming in Scandinavia's most Tickets for the concert may be beautiful swimming pool, the Sognefjord. purchased from Balestrand tourist office. 16:15 Emergency rescue display. 17:00 Relay swimming races, Kvikne's Hotel. 18:30 Prize ceremony. 21.00 ”After swim” with live band at “Natthuset”.Tickets may be purchased from Balestrand tourist office..