We have been monitoring the weather forecast very closely and the sea conditions are currently forecast to deteriorate after 9am on Sunday morning. Following a meeting with our swim safety team we have made the decision to change the start times for both the Super-Sprint and Sprint Distance Races only.
We apologise for this late change in the event schedule but making this decision now gives you the opportunity to plan for the earlier start times and gives you the best opportunity to be able to swim.
The super-sprint distance will now complete a revised point-to-point course at 7am with a new start location (see map below).
The sprint distance will now start at 8:30am (same route as previously advertised).
All other events will start at their previously advertised times.
Super-sprint and sprint athletes who are unable to arrive in time for these earlier start times will have the option to complete a duathlon at 9:45am (see start location map below).
Any athletes who feel uncomfortable about the conditions on the morning will have the option to make a last-minute switch to the duathlon (see start location map below).
We will continue to monitor the forecast closely and if things deteriorate further, we will communicate any changes via our website and text-message before 6am on race morning.
Please note, we are no longer able to accept deferrals in exchange for volunteering as all volunteer roles are now full.
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