Saturday, April 27, 2019 - SOLO - 5th Annual Swim Around Lido Key, 7-mile Open Water Swim Race
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Swimmer Registration | Wed, Nov 1, 2017 08:00 AM | Tue, Apr 3, 2018 03:30 PM |
This competition is limited to the first 130 entrants.
Currently there are 126 entrants.
PLEASE NOTE: If you can’t participate in the race or there are weather issues and we have to cancel the race, there are no refunds, transfers, or deferrals for any reason. The cost of the event is fixed and the money has been spent come race day.
Pilots and Kayak Rentals
Pilots (escort kayakers)
SOLO swimmers: We are sold out of our 35 pilots meaning that we cannot provide a pilot for you. You will need to provide your own pilot.
We STRONGLY encourage solo swimmers to bring their own experienced kayaker to escort them. All pilots MUST register as a pilot whether we provide one for you or you provide your own!
If you're a solo swimmer and need an escort kayaker from us, the cost is $65 and is paid during registration. $60 goes directly to the pilot and $5 is used for processing fees we incur.
NOTE: We can only guarantee 35 pilots. Once we hit 35 requests, we can no longer guarantee we will have a pilot for you. We will recruit as many pilots as possible, so you can always check with us to see if we secured more than 35.
Rental kayaks (Need to rent a kayak for the race?)
If so, rentals are available from our kayak sponsors. Give one of them a call and they will take care of your needs! Tell them you're doing the Swim Around Lido Key Race on Saturday, April 14, 2018. They will deliver the kayak to Lido Beach on race day morning and pick it up at the end of the race. Rental rates are $65 per kayak.
Island Style: Call Laurel at 941-587-1009
Siesta Key Bike & Kayak: Call 941-346-0891
Paradise Adventures: Call 941-275-2971
Silent Sports Outfitter: Call Tony 941-966-5477
Check-In (race day morning)
Pre check-in will take place on Friday from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Daiquiri Deck on St. Armand’s Circle.
Race day morning check-in and body marking will take place under our tents immediately prior to the race.
Pre-race Meeting
Saturday morning, April 14, starting at 9:00 AM will be the pre-race meeting. The meeting will take place at under our tents in the parking area. ALL swimmers and pilots must attend this safety and information meeting. Please refer to course map prior to the meeting. If you haven’t met your pilot prior to this meeting, you’ll meet your pilot during the meeting where you can discuss your race plan.
Water Temperature
72-80 F degrees
Prior to the Race (READ THIS!)
Safety
Water safety will be provided by the escort pilots on kayaks, powerboats, jet skis, a police boat, and an EMT that will be patrolling the course. Each powerboat will be flying a small orange flag and each jet ski rider will have an orange mark on the back of their life jackets for identification. Pilots will be instructed on how to seek assistance. An EMT will be available on the water and safety personnel will be instructed on how to assist a distressed swimmer and trained medical personnel will be available to assist in emergency situations. The MANDATORY pre-race meeting will review common communication signals for pilots (and swimmers) to use and recognize out on the course.
In case of inclement weather, unusually adverse surf conditions, or any other factors that may arise, an event committee composed of the event directors and safety personnel may modify the starting time or cancel the event.
Results
Results will be available online at www.SwimWithoutLimits.com.
Awards
Finishers medal for each swimmer who completes the swim. Awards will be given to the top 5 male and female solo swimmers and top five 2-person and 3-person relay teams. All awards will be presented during the post race social under our tents.
Volunteers needed (have a family member volunteer and be apart of the race)
We need volunteers to help out during the race. Please click here to volunteer. Thank you so much!
Race Venue Location/Directions
Lido Public Beach parking and beach access (this is location of the event under our large tents)
400 Ben Franklin Drive
Lido Key, FL
Interstate 75 to Sarasota exit #210 (Fruitville Road). Take Fruitville Road west to US 41. Turn left (south) onto US 41 and continue John Ringling Blvd. (789). Turn right onto John Ringling Blvd. (789) and go over the bridge. Continue to St. Armands Circle going around the circle and exit the circle on John Ringling Blvd. Go to Ben Franklin Drive and go South to 700 Ben Franklin Drive.
If you’re not staying at the hotel, park in the public parking lot just to the north of the Lido Beach Resort Hotel. There are bathrooms, etc. at the public parking area.
Meet Course:
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