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2013 Event:
Sunday 6th
January 2013 (Midday Start) for the next Rip View Swim Classic which will
be a special one – our 25th event !
2012 Event Summary:
The Point
Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club would like to thank the 1 543 swimmers that
entered the 24th Rip View Swim Classic. Many thanks to our
generous sponsors and to our volunteer members / family and friends that
worked in testing conditions !
Results can
be found on the Tomato Timing Website – http://www.tomatoresults.com.au/default.aspx?CId=16&RId=217
Team Results
can be found on the link below –
http://www.pointlonsdaleslsc.asn.au/Team%20Results%202012.pdf
For any
results / timing queries please contact Tomato Timing - tomatotiming@bigpond.com
The Rip View Swim Classic will be held on Monday 2nd
January 2012 starting at 12.00pm. The Swim is now in its 24th
year and is one of the "Big Three" Open Water Swims on the
Victorian Open Water Swim Calendar, and is widely regarded to be one of the
most enjoyable and friendliest open water swims conducted. Again this year
in its part of the Great Victorian Swim series of open water swim series.
Discounted entry is available for all those that register before 30
December 2011.
The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club invites you to
participate in one of the great open water swims and to support our Surf
Life Saving Club. It is one that is especially good for those less
experienced in open water swims or those that have not taken part in an
open water swim before. The Point Lonsdale SLSC thanks its sponsors of the
2012 Rip View Swim Classic.
Gold Sponsor: Duchamp
Silver Sponsors: Pitcher Partners, Port of Melbourne and The Point
Bronze Sponsors: 2XU, Emma &Tom’s and Engine
The 3rd annual Taste of the Bellarine will also be
conducted on 2nd January 2011 in conjunction with the Rip View
Swim Classic. This event provides an
opportunity to sample a number of the wineries of the Bellarine as well as
enjoy some specially prepared Rip View Swim Classic dishes from the Point
Lonsdale Road cafes. We look forward
to seeing you on the 2nd January 2012.
Course Overview:
The 1.4 km course is popular with swimmers as it is basically a
'straight line' course, you are not in 'deep' water, you are never too far from
shore, tidal influences are generally with the direction of the swim and
the smaller number of swimmers makes it a friendly and enjoyable swim.
It starts at the 'Springs
Beach', located at
the end of Lawrence / Bowen Road Point Lonsdale.
Melways Map 500 A 2 (Edition 29 - 2002 Onwards)
Melways Map 235 J 8 (Pre Edition 29 - 2002)
Emergency Beach Marker 5 B
It finishes at the 'Point
Lonsdale Front
Beach', in front of
the Point Lonsdale shops in Point Lonsdale Road Point Lonsdale.
Melways Map 499 K 5 (Edition 29 - 2002 Onwards)
Melways Map 235 H 10 (Pre Edition 29 - 2002)
Emergency Beach Marker 3 B
Swim Instructions:
Swimmers marshal at Golightly
Park, Springs Beach
carpark 30 minutes prior to race time.
Swimmers will be grouped according to the colour of their cap.
Swimmers will not be permitted to race if their cap is not worn. Please
assist race marshals by wearing your swim cap in the marshalling area.
At the request of the marshal, swim groups will enter the water in
intervals according to the swim order, via the beach and will proceed
towards the starting line.
Transport available from registration area to start.
Once the race has commenced the course is to the left of the
marker buoys (seaward side). Please note the following suggestions:
(i) Robust swimming goggles are recommended.
(ii) Once the race has commenced, competitors are not to touch
land until they have proceeded through finish arch on beach.
(iii) Swimmers should ensure that their race entry number is
clearly visible on their arms as they cross the finish line.
(iv) Swimmers who do not complete the course must notify an
official to have your race entry number recorded.
Results:
Click
here for the 24th Rip View Swim Classic results
Click
here for the 23rd Rip View Swim Classic results
Click
here for the 22nd Rip View Swim Classic (27th
December 2009) results
Click here for the 21st
Rip View Swim Classic (2009) results
Click here for the 19th Rip View Swim Classic
2006 CATEGORY results
Click here for the Rip
View Swim Classic 2002 results
Click here for the Rip
View Swim Classic 2001 results
Click here for the Rip
View Classic Millennium Swim results
Click here for the 2000
Rip View Swim Classic results
Click here for the 1999
Rip View Swim Classic results
Click here for the 1998
Rip View Swim Classic results
Safety:
To ensure that swimmers have a safe and enjoyable swim, the Club
spends a lot of time planning our safety organisation. On the day of the
swim, we suggest that you follow the safety directions :
1. There are a large number of Surf Lifesavers in attendance.
Please do not hesitate to call on their assistance at any time. They are
easily recognised in their Red and Yellow Patrol uniform.
2. Should you require assistance, then make your way to the
nearest Board or Ski paddler who will assist you. If necessary you may be
transported back to shore in one of the Inflatable Rescue Boats.
3. Should you need to have a break while completing the swim, then
also make your way to the nearest Board or Ski paddler.
4. First Aid facilities are available from St. John Ambulance officers at the start and finish
areas. A Medical Team, consisting of Ambulance/MICA Paramedics, St. John Ambulance officers and Surf Life Savers
will also be in attendance at the medical area.
5. The Inflatable Rescue Boats that we have operating
will attempt to stay as clear as possible from swimmers to reduce any
discomfort from motor fumes. The motor propeller is fully enclosed in a
protective case.
Official Rules and Regulations:
1. General
The spirit of friendly competition should be maintained throughout
the event. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be grounds for immediate
disqualification. Decisions of the event officials are final and not
subject to appeal.
2. Swim
- Swimmers are only permitted to swim once. No multiple category
entries are allowed.
- No extraneous aids are allowed. This includes, but is not
limited to fins, boards, snorkels, floatation gear and personal support
teams.
- Wetsuits are permissible (3mm preferred).
- Goggles are not mandatory, but are recommended.
- Swimmers will be required to have an official mark and race
number on their arm, which must remain on the individual throughout the
event. No swimmer shall be recorded as a finisher unless carrying the
official mark and number on their arm.
- Swimmers to note their own time for certificates at finish
clock.
- Swimmers are required to wear the official swim cap provided on
registration.
- Organisers reserve the right to accept, reject and cancel
entries.
- Swimmers must swim the course as marked and described on the
course map. Any variation to the course will be announced at the start.
- Protests must be made in writing and given to the Race Director
within fifteen minutes of the announcement of the provisional results. All
decisions of the Race Director will be final.
- No personal escorts (trained Surf Life Savers in attendance).
- Race officials shall have the ultimate and final authority to
remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be
physically incapable of continuing the race without the risk of injury.
3. Entry Fees are
non-refundable.
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