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Swimmin' in Moonshine Open Water Swim
Swimmin' in Moonshine Open Water Swim is a 3-race event in Missouri that consists of 500-yard, 1-mile and 2-mile races and is one of America's Top 100 Open Water Swims.
Contents
Type
Lake
Location
City Moonshine Beach, Table Rock Dam, Branson
State/County/Province Missouri
Country USA
Region Americas
Contact
Name Kellie Herman of the James River Basin Partnership, Springfield, Missouri
Email jamesriverbasin@gmail.com
Event Information
Month: August
Event Date: 27 August 2011
Website: http://www.swimmininmoonshine.com or http://www.jamesriverbasin.com/events/view/6
Note: also serves as the Middle Atlantic Open Water Championship
Registration
US$35 on/before August 7th. Late Registration is US$40.00 after August 7th. Collegiate Swimmers: $20.00
Swimmers will receive after registering at GetMeRegistered.com: • Free long distance training plan located at GetMeRegistered.com • Ultramax AMB Chip timing and scoring • Results displayed immediately on website • Lunch • 1st place awards • Attendance gift TBA
Age Groups
• Collegiate- all college swim team members • Teen- 13-17 • Non Collegiate- 18-29 • 30-39 • 40-49 • 50-59 • 60- +
Course
One long continues triangle duplicating the IRONMAN Branson course! A kayak will lead the race around the course like a little pipe piper.
• 500-yard racers will swim clockwise to circle their specially marked buoys and return to the shore via the course return toward the finish line. • 1-mile racers will swim clockwise around course once. • 2-mile racers will swim clockwise around course twice.
Regulations
Swimmers will not be allowed to wear wetsuits. Water temperature ranges from 78 to 83 degrees F. Additionally, no other swim aids (e.g. snorkels or fins) will be allowed.
Rules
All swimmers are required to wear fluorescent swim caps for safety reasons. Caps will be provided to all swimmers.
Safety
A minimum of 10 safety boats will be positioned throughout the course during the event. Each safety boat will be equipped with flotation devices for swimmers who need assistance.
