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State Harbour Crossing
The State Harbour Crossing is an open water swim in New Zealand that is part of the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series, a six-race ocean swim series that takes place on some of New Zealand's most beautiful harbours and beaches.
The race has one course distance only - 'I'm Going Long' 2.8 km Ocean Swim that starts in Quinton Park, Bayswater and finishes on the northern side of Te Wero Island, Viaduct Harbour. This swim is for individuals with swimming experience and have trained to complete this event.
It is one of the World's Top 100 Open Water Swims organized by Scott Rice.
Contents
2015-2016 New Zealand Ocean Swim Series
1. Bay of Islands Classic
2. Christchurch Crown in Akaroa, Christchurch
3. Legend of the Lake in Rotorua
4. Harbour Crossing in Auckland
5. Capital Classic in Wellington
6. Sand to Surf in Mt Maunganui
7. King of the Bays in Auckland
2012-2013 State New Zealand Ocean Swim Events
1. 3.3 km State Paihia Classic in Bay of Islands on 10 November 2011
2. 2.9 km State Harbour Crossing in Auckland on 2 December 2011
3. 3.3 km State Capital Classic in Wellington on 27 January 2013
4. 2.8 km State Le Grande Swim in Akaroa, Christchurch on 23 February 2013
5. 2.6 km State Sand to Surf in Mt Maunganui on 16 March 2013
6. 2.8 km State King of the Bays in King of the Bays, North Shore, Auckland on 6 April 2013
Races
The State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series consists of several races within each event:
1. The I’m Going Long swims: 2.6km - 3.3km depending on each race. Wetsuits are recommended for buoyancy and warmth, but are not compulsory. There are 4 or 5 wave start groups and are split by the estimated time selected during the entry process. There is ‘novice only’ wave for swimmers who are new to the longer swims and would like a little more space and less pressure on the starting line.
2. The Step It Up 1000m swims: ideal for those swimmers who would still like a challenge but perhaps aren’t quite ready to enter the I’m Going Long swim. The Cut-off time for the 1000m swim is 40 minutes. There are 2 or 3 wave starts in this event.
3. The Give It A Go 300m swims: an introduction to ocean swimming and is suitable for most swimming abilities and ages from young to old. The ‘Give It A Go’ 300m course is typically a triangular course which is close to the beach. The cut-off time for the 300m swim is 13 minutes.
Videos
External links
- State ocean Swim - New Zealand Ocean Swim Series
- No State Secret - New Zealand Ocean Swim Series
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Daily News of Open Water Swimming
- Blown Away At The State Harbour Crossing
- Disqualification Shakes Up New Zealand Ocean Swim Series
- Marathon Swimming
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Racing Down Under At The State Harbour Crossing
- Kane Is Able To Win The State Harbour Crossing
- Sir John Kirwan Completes State Harbour Crossing
- Kane Radford Sprints To 5th Victory In 6 Races
- Charlotte Webby Dominates State Harbour Crossing
- Just How Old Are Open Water Swimmers?
- Swimming Against Top Blokes In New Zealand
- Charlotte Webby Wins Again In State Ocean Swim Series
- Open Water Swimming
- Hipsters In The Open Water Swimming World
- New Zealand Ocean Swim Series Kicks Off In Bay Of Islands
