The English Riviera Swims are getting more popular every year. As part of the English Riviera Triathlon here's a chance to do a 3000m, 1500m or 750m swim in the warm and sheltered waters of Torre Sands in Torquay - whether it's your first or fiftieth sea swim.
Torre Abbey Sands
Torbay Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5NE
UK
The beach has an excellent water safety record and is right in the heart of Torquay with plenty of parking & accommodation options nearby.
Sportiva Events is doing its best to minimise the environmental impact of this event. Here are a few of their initiatives:
For all events which include a t-shirt, there is the option to plant a tree instead through a partnership with Treesnottees
New paper cups have been sourced to be fully recycled back into high-grade paper.
Lots of competitors are not interested in finishers' medals so they are now optional. A £2 charity donation is made for every medal not selected.
Swim hats are provided for open water swimming events as they help the water safety teams keep track of swimmers. However for all pool events, swim hats are now on request to reduce wastage.
Reusable zip ties are used and all rubbish is sorted for recycling after the event.
At the Burrator 10K running race those who commit to walking or cycling to the event get £5 discount.
Thank you so much for a fantastic event. It was so well organised and so friendly. Really enjoyed the day. Thank you. Natalie P