Programme

Tuesday, 05 July 2011 08:18

All swimmers to arrange their own accommodation through Ronel le Roux, owner of Die Kliphuis Country Inn on Tel/Fax: 023-7411870 or cell:0832272407, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Call soon as space is limited.
Some establishments will offer meals. Alternatively, meals are on offer at Die Kliphuis and can be booked (preferably in advance) through Ronel on: 083 227 2407 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Friday 22 July:

All swimmers to arrive at Fraserburg by Friday evening, 22 July and attend a swim briefing at the Kliphuis from 6:00pm. A traditional Karoo braai meal will be available directly afterwards.

A cash bar will also be available. Meals will also be available at Kliphuis. All meals are for swimmers’ own accounts.

Saturday 23 July:

On Saturday morning, meet at Nuwedam at 7:20am.
The 1 mile Ice Swim will begin from about 7:30am (conditions dependent – please be prepared for flexibility) in groups of eight swimmers at a time.

The 600m Endurance Swim will take place after the last Ice Swim is complete.
All swimmers must go directly into the medical tent after exiting the water to be attended to by medical staff who will discharge you once you have recovered.

At least two emergency boats will be on the water should a swimmer need to be pulled out and lifesavers on several rescue craft (boards) will paddle alongside swimmers.

The route will be set close to the shore should you wish to pull out at any stage. Make sure you have very warm clothes at hand for directly after the swim. The event should be over by 2pm.

Most importantly, get is as much very cold water training before the event. This is vital for acclimatisation purposes. Ensure you are totally medically fit and don’t take risks if you are not.

A big screen TV will be set up at the agricultural grounds for rugby viewing on Saturday afternoon and the awards ceremony will begin there at 6:30pm, followed by a potjiekos dinner and cash bar for. Leave Fraserburg at your leisure.

Kindly note:

All meals and accommodation for swimmers’ accounts.
Bring very warm (and waterproof in case of rain/snow) clothes, particularly for after your swim.
Be flexible on swim day – adverse conditions may lead to a delayed start.
Fires will be set up at the water’s edge for friends and family.
Hot chocolate will be available for swimmers at the dam, and on sale for others. Food will also be on sale at the dam.
This is a rural town and there are virtually no amenities at the dam — be prepared to rough it and to enjoy the traditional Karoo lifestyle!

Nuwedam Temperature

8am, 19 July: 4 °C

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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.