Salty Sea Dog Long Swims
8th June, 6th July and 10th August 2024
UPDATE. ADVERSE WEATHER FOR 6th JULY EVENT. THE SWIM WILL NOT BE GOING AHEAD. OPTIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL ENTRANTS
Introduction:
In its 12th year, the 2024 events will be held at Hengistbury Head and is a real must for anyone looking for a slightly more challenging open-water swim. This is a series of 3 Long Swim events over the summer season. Please note the Salty Sea Dog events are now operated by G Force Events Ltd.
Enquires:
Schedule
09:00 - Long Swim registration opens
09:30 - Briefing on the start line
09:40 - All swims start
Confirmation of Entry:
Via email
Participant information pack:
It is a condition of entry to this event that you participate according to the instructions in the event information pack (published below).
Location:
Hengistbury Head, NR Southbourne, Dorset. Click HERE for map link.
Prices (plus online entry fee):
2.5km - £30
3.8km - £35
5km - £40
£3.50 for a bespoke wooden finishers medal
All prices include VAT
Course:
All 3 courses follow a counter-clockwise oblong course (as shown further down this page). Leave the large orange marker buoys to your left. The 5km lap is longer than the 2.5km/3.8km lap.
X 2 Laps for the 2.5km
X 3 Laps for the 3.8km
X 4 Laps for the 5km
What’s included:
Chip Timing
Highly visible course marker buoys
Tow Float
Swim hat
Water safety cover
Toilets
Finish cake and coke
Weather:
Although the beach is well sheltered there may be a possibility of some surf conditions. Advice from the water safety team will be sought and if necessary the swim may be postponed. Any decision will be made with the swimmers best interest in mind. Any change of plan will be communicated via this web page, emails and social media.
“Quick email to say thanks for an amazing event yesterday. The sea was a bit choppy! But your team dealt with everything and made us feel safe and looked after. Will be back next month”
— Christopher Winfield
Cut off times:
2.5km - 1hr 30mins
3.8km - 2hrs
5km - 3hrs
Swimmers over these times will be collected from the water and returned to shore gracefully.
Finishers Medals:
If you would like a high-quality finisher’s medal then please select order when entering online.
Please collect from the registration desk on completion of our swim.
We will have limited spare medals on the day if wish to purchase them at the event.
Spectators:
Spectators can get a great view of the action either from the beach or from the sand dunes.
Event rules:
As part of the entry system to the event all participants agree to the following:
All swimmers will read and adhere to the 'Participant Event Information Pack' (available to download from this event web page approx 2 weeks pre-event date)
All swimmers must wear the issued swim hat during the course of the swim event
All swimmers must wear the issued timing chip and return this at the finish
Swimmers who have retired must not leave the event unless they have handed their timing chip in at the finish
You may not enter someone else for the swim. Only the person participating in the swim is to complete the entry form and agree to the terms and conditions of the event
You may not transfer your entry to another person
Refunds / transfers:
Please ensure you read and agree to the G Force Events Ltd Terms and conditions when you enter the event. In brief, the refund policy is as follows:
Only emailed cancellations are acceptable. Cancellations made in the 14 days prior to the event start date will not be eligible for any refund or transfer.
For full G Force Events T&C's please click here.
Long Swim Lap Course Map (conditions dependant)
Long Swim weather check
