Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon

Start times

• 07:15 | Registration will be held beside The Shack in Stoke Gabriel
  All swimmers will be able to collect their swim packs containing race number, and swim cap.
• 08:00 | The new start time for the swim start will be close to High Tide at 8.00am. 

Equipment

• All normal swim run kits will be permitted, including tow floats, except for flippers.
• Hand fins only are permitted but people using them will not qualify for podium prizes. 
• Clearly labelled drop bags will be transferred to the transition area at Dolphin Boatyard from registration.
• All participants will be able to leave their kit at the start in an attended area. 
• Supporters are encouraged to be on standby with warm garments.
• Participants will be allowed to swim without wetsuits, if the temperature is above 14 degrees. However you do so at your own risk.
• If the water temperature is above 22 degrees Celsius, wetsuits will be banned.

Safety protocols

• Wear a wetsuit (min 2mm)
• Flush wetsuit before race start to acclimatise to temperatures
• Sighting every 7 strokes to aid direction
• Be alert to buoys and aware of other river users
• Avoid swallowing water
• Two floats are allowed
• Swimmers will receive a full race briefing on how to alert the safety team in the event of getting in to difficulty

Event HQ

Galmpton Creek
Mill Lane
Kingswear
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 0ER
UK

Transport

Transport arrangements have been confirmed with Bob The Bus, who will pick up swimmers from the Dolphin Boatyard at 7am. Only those who have purchased a ticket for transport, or who had previously booked this option for the cancelled June swim, will be permitted on the bus.

Transport back to the Steamer Quay is also offered as an option.

Camping

Camping is an option at Ashprington Point, however camper vans are not allowed.

Parking

For those camping at Ashprington Point, Sharpham have designated the free car park at Sharpham Reservoir at the end of the track leading to Ashprington Point Field. 

The event was really well organised and had a special atmosphere. Totnes was buzzing that day and it was a lot of fun being involved. There was lots of laughter and chatting with other competitors. My friend watched as all the swimmers set off from Steamer Quay and said it was quite spectacular seeing everyone swim off down the river. I will be signing up for next year. Hans E

I have taken part in this swim several times. It caters for both fast and slower swimmers and for people who like to take on a challenge, especially those used to sea water swimming, as it's very different swimming in fresh water. Fiona S

A very friendly and well-run event in a lovely location. I only did the swim, but nice course down the River Dart, with plenty of safety marshals on the water. (Unfortunately many no-shows, but that made the marshal:swimmer ratio even safer). Well-stocked refreshment station post-race. Charles S

Actually, I love the fact its quite low key & doesn't totally take over the area & landscape, it's a lovely river slight hike at the end but very nice pub at end of hike & lots of tired smiley 😊 face.s 2nd year we have done it & you can build a nice long weekend around it, would highly recommend. Simon F

A really great event that was organised with low budget so cost effective and allowing many people to take part. Really open and friendly team encouraging people to take part and ‘dip their toe’ in this type of event; as it was my first time doing this type of event I had lots of questions and I always got answers and was encouraged to take part. Olivia R

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