Swim

Knysna Splash Lagoon Swim

27th December 2024

500 m Fun Swim Event

500m

Start: 13:00 

Price: To be confirmed – includes Sanparks

Starts and finish at the Knysna Yacht Club concrete slipway – the course will be swum South towards Sanparks round turnaround buoy and then back to the KYC Concrete Slipway to finish

Small buoys will be on the course to ensure that all competitors complete the correct distances

Timing

Timing will be done at KYC concrete slipway with number on arm and cap  this will need to be scanned on finish – please check you timed. 

Children 11 year old or younger need to be accompanied an Adult 

1600 m Swim Event

27th December 2024

1600m

b] 1600m Swim 12:00

Registration: 08:00 – 13:00 R 335 includes SANPARK fee

Start: Knysna Yacht Club Slipway

Starts and finish at the Knysna Yacht Club concrete slipway – the course will be swum South towards Sanparks round turnaround buoy and then back to the KYC Concrete Slipway to finish

Small buoys will be on the course to ensure that all competitors complete the correct distances

Timing

Timing will be done at KYC concrete slipway with number on arm and cap  this will need to be scanned on finish – please check you timed. 

3000 m Swim Event

27th December 2024

3000m

Start: 10:45  Knysna Yacht Club Jetty 

Registration: 08:00 – 10:30 R 385 includes SANPARK fee

Start and Finish at Knysna Yacht Club Jetty

Competitors will swim from the Jetty South towards Sanparks

Course and turnaround will be clearly marked with buoys on the route 2 laps will be completed and the finish will be alongside the KYC Jetty with the competitors swimming and exiting up the KYC Concrete slipway.

Timing
Timing will be done with number on arm and cap  this will need to be scanned on finish – please check you timed. 

Times for the 3000m will be taken at the KYC jetty and exit is the KYC concrete slipway.

Wetsuits 

It is possible to have cold water December / January

We encourage the use of wetsuits if the temperature is below 18 deg C 
Winners in 18 deg C or more wearing wetsuits will not qualify for prizes

Proceeds of the Swim and Duck Race

All are used for the Safe swimming – this is training carried out with non swimmers in Knysna and Sedgefield