19 Jul 2008 - YAABA Veterans Single Tay 1 Mile Tidal, Seniors 40 Years & Over, Freestyle/Breaststroke

Swim Information Sheet

Welcome to the Veterans Single Tay

A sea swim in the River Tay estuary

Age Limits: - 40 years and over in the year of the swim.

Date of Swim: Saturday 19th July 2008 at 16.30 hours.

Distance: 1 Mile: Crossing the river from Tayport Harbour to Broughty Ferry Harbour.

Parking-Free: Tayport Harbour for the start or at the YAABA pier, Broughty Ferry. Swimmers should arrange transport to the start, going over in boats in not an option.

Briefing: Will be at Tayport Harbour car park at 16.15 hours on the day.

Start: On the starters/referees instruction, Swimmers should promptly access the water via the harbour slipway or ladder, and line up with backs to the harbour wall, west of the harbour entrance. Start will be by loud hailer.

Course: This is a point-to-point, across the tide-ways swim, and the line will be as straight as the currents and your ability permits. Please follow your boat at all times.

Finish: By touching the river-facing wall of the YAABA pier.N.B. A swimmer finishing, but missing the “touch” in tidal conditions will be accorded a certificate but no official time or place in the race.

Presentation: Will be at the YAABA clubhouse on completion of the swim.

The annual category awards are –

Veteran Gents Championship                                      Veteran Ladies Championship

YAABA Veteran Gents Trophy                                                Andrea Gellan Trophy

In addition to the annual awards 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each category will be awarded a YAABA medal. All finishers will received a personalized certificate.