Speedo Ice Swim Africa - important details
Monday, 18 July 2011 11:21
Congratulations on making it thus far in your preparations for the Speedo Ice Swim Africa.
Most of you have now successfully completed your vetting swims, ice baths and medicals.
Thank you all for your efforts. A special thanks to Ray Butcher and Mark van Schaik for arranging the Gauteng ice baths and vetting swims.
An additional vetting & acclimatisation swim in Cape Town is planned this Wednesday, 5pm, Silvermine Dam (ensure you are in the gates before 5pm). We urge you all to try to attend, especially those who have not yet done vetting swims. (Juliette Ball, Richard Krugel, Cecilia Schutte and Lisa Cowling).
Those who have not yet done medicals, Dr Sean Gottschalk is available this Thursday, 21 July, 8 – 10am,
Medi-Travel International, Clocktower, V&A Waterfront. Please book now on: 021 419 1888.
Entrants: Ice Swim (I Mile):
Ram Barkai, Toks Viviers, Kieron Palframan, Ryan Stramrood, Andrew Chin, Tim Stiff, Toni Enderli, Philip Emslie, Mark van Schaik, Ray Butcher, Mark de Klerk, Heinrich Langner, Henko Roukema, Jakob van Rouendal Smit, Brad Gale & Cecilia Schutte.
Entrants: Endurance Swim (600m):
Richard Hirschson, David Taitz, Roxy van Eyk, Luke Meiring, Duncan Haupt, Mathias Koglin, Neil Hopkins, Richo Harley, Ansar Plaatjies, Mike Arendse, Richard Krugel, Maryse Pretorius, Philip Dempster, Juliette Ball, Derrick Fraser and Lisa Cowling.
Some important logistical points:
- Have you paid your entry fee yet? If not, please do so now: FNB, Account name: SISA, cheque account no: 62313660757. Code: 250655. Reference: your name and surname.
- Due to the unseasonably warm weather, the water temperature at Nuwedam is currently around 4°C just after sunrise, rising fast thereafter. So, to ensure we are able to swim in 5°C or lower, we will need to start earlier than planned on Saturday, possibly around 7:30am, starting with two sets of mile swimmers. The 600m swimmers will go off thereafter in two sets. Please be prepared for this. Final details will be available at Friday evening’s briefing.
- Food and drinks will be on sale at the dam.
- The swim briefing on Friday evening and the awards ceremony on Saturday will be held at Kliphuis and not at the agricultural showgrounds. The briefings starts 6pm Friday, followed by a braai and an early night in preparation for an early start on Saturday. See www.speedoiceswim.co.za for directions to Kliphuis.
- There are numerous roadworks along the N1, especially between Laingsburg and Leeu Gamka, with lots of stop and gos. Prepare for a six hour drive from Cape Town to Fraserburg. Drive slowly and carefully and in convoy with others if possible. There are also tolls en route (fee is R26). See www.speedoiceswim.co.za for the route to Fraserburg.
- Please ensure you have sorted all your accommodation soonest through Ronel on 083 227 2407.
- Bring lots of warm clothing and a hot water bottle. Be prepared to rough it – this is a very small rural town.
- This event raises funds for Destiny Academy, a new school in Fraserburg. Swimmers are also welcome to donate desperately needed funds separately or equipment such as computers. Mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can help.
Any queries re accommodation or meals or anything related to Fraserburg, call Ronel on 083 227 2407.
Any other queries, call 021 785 3683.
Good luck!
The organising team
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Nuwedam Temperature
8am, 19 July: 4 °C
Directions & Maps
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For a Google map and route directions, click here
Note: from Cape Town there are two routes to Fraserburg – either through Sutherland or to Leeu-Gamka, then left on the R353.
The Leeu-Gamka route is strongly recommended.
Entry Criteria
Entry fees:
- Ice Swim – R1000
- Endurance Swim – R600
Ice Swimmers who successfully complete the mile will qualify for membership of the IISA and receive the prestigious IISA Red Jacket
All swimmers will receive a Speedo goodie bag.
Paid entry secures the application. Refunds (minus 10% admin fee) possible only until 18 July. Thereafter at IISA management’s discretion.
Entries are capped for logistical and safety reasons.
Entry criteria:
All entrants must be fit, have adequate cold water swimming experience and must undergo a medical check, preferably by Dr Sean Gottschalk from Mediclinic or by their own medical practicioner who must complete a document here. Send this completed document to info@leapcommunications.co.za by 15 July. Additionall each entrant must undergo an ECG by Mediclinic at the Travel Clinic at the V&A Waterfront Clocktower on either 7, 8 or 14 July. Call 021 419 1888 to book.
Ice Swim applicants must have previously completed the 1 Mile Speedo Ice Swim Africa or; completed a Robben Island crossing in 13°C or lower or; have extensive cold water swimming experience; or have completed the endurance swim.
All entrants must undertake at least one vetting swim at Silvermine Dam, Cape Town, within two weeks of the event (11 & 12 July).
All entrants must undertake at least one ice bath set for Friday 15 July (1 – 2pm) and Saturday 16 July (11 – noon) at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre.
All entrants are encouraged to swim in cold water (preferably below 13°C) regularly (at least twice a week) in the weeks leading up to the event.
The Swim Committee’s decision on qualification and participation is final and will be taken in the interests of safety.
General:
Swimmers to arrange their own transport, accommodation and all meals – all for their personal account. Contact our host in Fraserburg, Ronel Le Roux, owner of Die Kliphuis Country Inn, who will refer you to various guest houses or private homes being made available for accommodation. Call her on Tel/Fax: 023-7411870 or cell:0832272407, email rler@vodamail.co.za. Die Kliphuis will offer meals throughout the weekend.
Swimmers must attend a briefing in Fraserburg on Friday 22 July at the agricultural show grounds from 6:30pm.
A traditional Karoo braai will be available at the show grounds on Friday evening 22 July after the briefing. On Saturday evening, 23 July, a pootjiekos meal and awards function will be hosted at the grounds from 6:30pm. Book in advance through Ronel at rler@vodamail.co.za and pay at the venue. A cash bar will be available.
Most accommodation will either be self catering or offer bed and breakfast. Ronel le Roux’s Kliphuis will offer meals throughout the weekend. Ideally, book in advance.
All swimmers to be at Nuwedam by 8:45am on Saturday, 23 July and conditions dependent, the first heat will commence by 9:15am.
Every swimmer must be treated in Medi-Clinic’s medical facility directly after they exit the water and may only leave once discharged by the CMO.
