SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018

TAHUNANUI BEACH, NELSON

3KM, 1KM, 500M, 200M

SWIMMER INFORMATION SHEET

OCEANSWIM.CO.NZ

CONTENTS

GEAR BAG CHECKLIST

TIMETABLE OF EVENTS

ON THE DAY

TIMING CHIPS

COURSE MAPS

SAFETY

CONTINGENCY PLAN

SPONSOR INFORMATION

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We have some important information for you as you get ready for the final

preparations for the InterIslander The Big Tahuna event this Saturday. Please

ensure you read all of the below information to ensure your swim is safe and

enjoyable.

Please ensure that you have completed adequate training and are in a fit and

healthy condition to take part in your chosen distance.

Expected water temperature is around 20° Celsius

High tide will be at 10.44am (4.3m)

WELCOME!

Your official Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim cap that

must be worn on the day

Your timing chip and strap. Replacement and longer straps

are available from the Information Tent if required. This can

be worn on either ankle.

Swimsuit/Wetsuit

Goggles

Towel

Body Glide / HUUB Luub (this is available for purchase from

the Information Tent)

Warm, dry clothes to change into after your swim

Drink bottle

Bag tag – labelled clearly with your SURNAME

GEAR BAG CHECKLIST

TIME ACTIVITY

7.30am Registration opens for all swims

9.35am ‘I’m Going Long’ 3km compulsory Event Safety Briefing

9.45am‘I’m Going Long’ 3km Event Start (8 wave starts approx. 45 secs apart)

Waves 1 – Wave 8

11.45am‘I’m Going Long’ 3km event cut off time

(1 hour and 55mins after last wave start)

12.00pm ‘Give it a Go’ 500m and ‘Step it Up’ 1km compulsory Event Safety Briefing

12.05pm ‘Step it Up’ 1km Event Start (3 wave starts approx. 45 secs apart)

Waves 1, 2 & 3

12.07pm‘Give it a Go’ 500m Event Start (2 wave starts approx. 45 secs apart)

Waves 1 & 2

12.15pm Interislander Easter Egg Hunt on event site

1.00pm ‘Banana Boat OceanKids’ 200m compulsory Event Safety Briefing

1.10pm

‘Banana Boat OceanKids’ 200m Event Start (3 wave starts approx. 30 secs apart)

Wave 1 – Banana Boat OceanKids Yellow Caps (11 & 12 year olds)

Wave 2 – Banana Boat OceanKids Yellow Caps (9 & 10 year olds)

Wave 3 – Banana Boat OceanKids Yellow Caps (7 & 8 year olds)

1.30pm Event Prize Giving at the sports field across the road from the event site

2.30pmPost Event Function at The Sands Brewery Bar and Eatery, across the road from

the event site on Rocks Road

TIMETABLE OF EVENTS

ON THE DAY

ENTRY CHANGES

To ensure results are as accurate as possible at prize giving there will be no

changes to participant data on event day. This includes wave changes and wetsuit

changes.

Changes can be made up until online entries close at 5pm on Thursday 29

March. Please email info@oceanswim.co.nz

SWIM PACK PICK UP

Series Pass holders (entered 3 or more ‘I’m Going Long’ events)

If you purchased a ‘Series Pass’ you should have received your swim pack by

courier. Series Pass holders have one chip for the season that you need to bring

with you to the events you are swimming as well as the Velcro Strap supplied.

All other entrants

You may have selected to have your swim pack couriered (these were dispatched

on Monday 26 March on an overnight courier) or as a last resort, to collect your

swim pack on event day at the registration tent. Event Registration for all swims

will be open from 7.30am at the main event site on Tahunanui Beach.

Please note: If you have already received your swim pack via courier prior to the

event, there is no need to come and visit us at the registration tent. You are all set

to go!

TOILETS

There will be both public toilets and portaloos available at the event site.

BAG STORAGE AREA

An area designated for participant bags will be available for all swimmers to store

your bags in while you take part in your event. This will be situated at the main

event site. Please note, this is an all care, no responsibility service.

CAR PARKING

There is a small amount of parking near the beach and also on-street parking is

available for free during the weekend around the area (a time limit may apply).

THINGS TO DO IN NELSON

Spending the whole of Easter in Nelson and looking for ideas of what else to get

up to while visiting? Here are some ideas so you can start putting together an

action packed weekend!

ON SITE ACTIVITIES

HUUB will be onsite on event day, pay them a visit and get all of your swimming

supplies

Banana Boat will be roaming the event site ensuring you are well covered in sunscreen

Rehydrate with Loaded and refuel with a bunch of goodies as you exit the finish chute

after your swim

The Shot Coffee will be onsite to help with your caffeine fix.

Grab lunch from Mademoiselle Crepe, Doner Cult or Pita Pit, who will have a selection

of mouth-watering food to keep you going!

Listen out for the start of the Interislander Easter Egg Hunt from 12.15pm at the event

site. There will also be a few ‘golden eggs’ hidden with a special prize!

RESULTS

Results will be posted to the www.oceanswim.co.nz website by 6.00pm on event day, if

not earlier. Your certificate will be available for download from the results page.

PRIZE GIVING & AWARDS

Prize Giving will take place on the sport field across the road from the main event site at

approximately 1.30pm.

SPOT PRIZES

Our generous sponsors have provided some great spot prizes, the winners of these

prizes will be drawn at the event prize giving. You must be there to win!

UNWIND WITH POST EVENT REFRESHMENTS!

Join us to celebrate a great day at The Sands Brewery Bar and Eatery, Rocks Road from

2.30pm. A couple of the major spot prizes will also be drawn here but you have to be

there to win, don’t miss out on your chance!

LOST PROPERTY

Any lost property handed in will be available for collection from the Information Tent.

Any property which is not collected from here will then be kept for one week at

Quantum Events, after which time it will be given to charity. Contact us at Quantum

Events for lost property enquiries. Phone (09) 486 0240 or email: info@oceanswim.co.nz

You have an individual timing chip, assigned to you, included in your swim pack.

Remember to bring this with you on event day.

Fasten the timing chip securely to your ankle (with the supplied strap). Come and see

our team in the Information Tent if you need help with this.

If you choose not to participate in the event, please return the chip to the information

tent immediately at the event (or post it to Attention Ocean Swim, 2099 Pakowhai

Road, RD3 , Napier, 4183

If you lose your timing chip before, during or after your swim, you will be liable

for a replacement cost of $30.

Team members at the finish line will remove your timing chip.

If you have entered 3 or more ‘I’m Going Long’ events with a ‘Series Pass’ you will be

given one timing chip and a Velcro strap which is yours to keep for the season.

Please remember – if in doubt make sure you hear your timing chip beep and look at

the race clock as you cross the finish line.

TIMING CHIPS

COURSE MAPS

COURSE MAPS

While the event organisers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure your safety,

as a participant in the InterIslander The Big Tahuna, you are responsible for your own

safety and enter this event at your own risk.

You are responsible for your own physical condition and are urged to train

appropriately for the event, be able to swim the full distance of your chosen event and

have open water swimming experience and, if required, have a medical check prior to

entry.

If you don’t have any support person coming to the finish line to cheer you on, we

encourage you to buddy up with a fellow swimmer in your wave group, organise a spot

to check in with each other at the finish area and give each other a high five for a job

well done!

EVENT RULES

You must be present (and ready to swim) at the event safety briefing

You must start the swim within the designated start area when you are instructed

to by event officials

You must stay on course as instructed in the safety briefing. If you fail to do so you

risk being asked to leave the water

Purposely obstructing other swimmers in the field is prohibited. Doing so will

result in disqualification at the discretion of the Event Director

Obey all lifeguards' instructions on the water and if asked to alter your course

please do so

Any competitor that appears incapable of completing the swim at any stage may

be withdrawn by the organisers, either before or during the swim

The Event Director's decision is final

Please read the full set of race rules before the event at:

http://oceanswim.co.nz/event-safety/

SWIM CUT-OFF TIMES

• ‘I’m Going Long’ 3km – the total cut off time is 1 hour, 55 minutes after the last wave

starts

• ‘Step it Up’ 1km – the total cut off time is 40 minutes

• ‘Give it a Go’ 500m – the total cut off time is 20 minutes

• ‘Banana Boat OceanKids’ 200m Swim – the total cut off time is 10 minutes

SAFETY

CONTINGENCY COURSES

Decisions for all swims will be made by the Race Director in conjunction with the on water

safety team

‘I’m Going Long’ 3km Swim

In the event of weather or surf preventing the ‘I’m Going Long’ swim going ahead safely, the

swim will be changed to a shorter course at the same location. If this is the case, all

swimmers will be advised prior by email, text message, on the Banana Boat New Zealand

Ocean Swim Series Facebook page and website.

‘Step it Up’ 1km, ‘Give it a Go’ 500m and ‘Banana Boat OceanKids’ 200m Swims

In the event of weather that prevents the swimmers from being able to complete the swim

courses safely, the swims may be altered from the advertised courses to provide the safest

and most enjoyable swimming conditions.

Proud to be your support crew – enjoy race day!

Our Cheer Squad will be there cheering you on – and don’t forget

to see our Prep Squad before the race for some HUUB LUUB too.

Good luck from the team that’s as passionate about the ocean as

you.

Keep an eye out for your free Banana Boat race bag sample, and

the Banana Boat spray squad with games and sunscreen top-ups

on race day.

Show More FM how your swim went by tagging @morefmradio

into your instagram snaps - you’ll also go in the draw to win

waterproof headphones!

Share a photo on your Facebook or Instagram page of yourself on

event day at the Jetstar Marquee or with Jetstar staff, tag in “Jetstar

NZ” and receive some awesome Jetstar gifts. Just show the Jetstar

staff your awesome pic!

If you are interested in swimwear that boasts performance quality

and durability, then check out the great range of HUUB wetsuits,

swimwear, accessories and clothing online or onsite at the event.

Use code OSS17 to save 10% on any purchase!

Broderick Print and Design are proud to be the official printers of

the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series. They provide your complete

print solution under one roof. Send any of your print business their

way and you could score yourself a free Series drybag and pair of

goggles! Contact Jonny today on

09 443 6758 or jonny@broderickprint.co.nz

Good luck and don’t forget to grab your Loaded Sports Drink at

the finish line to help you to recover from your swim and replace

those lost electrolytes.

SPONSOR INFORMATION