About the swim:  The challenge is to swim about 4km along the shore fo Pulau Besar of Perhentian Islands.  This course is considered the most calm or protected area. With super clear water, you will enjoy the sight of corals and schools of fishes along this amazing course.

 

 Swim Course : Along the shore of Pulau Besar  starting form Pauh bay beach to  Turtle bay beach and return to the starting.

 

Distance : Aprox.4km.  Swimmers to pick up a band at Turtle Beach, taking fruits/drinks and return to the finishing line at Pauh bay beach.

 

Registration period: June 15 to July 31.

Maximum Participants: 200

Flag off :        8:30am - Cut off  of 2 hr 45 min

Event Date:   Sept 28,   2024

 Water temperature:It will be around 28-31 ° C 

Entitlements:  Champion trophies, Event T-shirt, Finisher Medals, lunch pack & evening award high-tea 

 

Awards:

Champion Trophies (Overall Top 3 males and females)

Top 3  winners' medal (gold, silver, bronze for every age group and gender)

 

Age groups:

13-15
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60+

 

Qualification: Minimum age of 13  years old and adequately trained for open water swims of this length.

 

Safety: The course is patrolled by safety crafts and life guards. Swimming Safety buoy is compulsory for visibility and other safety measures

 

Registration Fee - RM280  (accommodation, transports are  not included).  

 

Tentative Itinerary

27-Sept

6:00pm    – Racepack collection at the Barat Chalet/PIR.

8:00pm  – Collection End

28-Sept 

7:00am   – Site registration , RP collection ,  body Marking at the Perhentian Island Resort

8:00am   – Technical & safety briefing

8:20am   – Warming  up

8:30am   – Flag off 

11:00am – Cut off

5:00pm   – Hi Tea & Award Ceremony  at Perhentian Island Resort

 

Recommended Accommodations:  The Coral View,  The Reef, The Barats,  The Mama's , Perhentian Island Resort . All walking distance to the starting/ending 

 

Any further question please email to us:  info@malaysiaopenwaterswimming.com