6th
Annual
Beach-to-Beach Power Swim
Maho - Cinnamon - Trunk - Hawksnest
St John, US Virgin Islands
Sunday, May 24, 2009
General Information
Swim to Cinnamon Bay, swim to Trunk Bay, or go all the way to Hawksnest Bay. On May 24th, 2009 Friends of Virgin Islands National Park will host the 6th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The race again this year will consist of three courses: the short course from Maho Bay to Cinnamon Bay, about 1 mile; an intermediate course from Maho Bay to Trunk Bay, about 2¼ miles; and, the long course from Maho to Hawksnest, about 3½ miles. Swimmers compete in the long course as an individual or as part of a 3-person team. Swimmers assisted by snorkel and/or fins also swim in an "assisted swimmer" category. The race begins at 8:00 am, with check-in at 7:15 am.
Registration
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Youth |
Adult |
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(17 & under) |
(18 & over) |
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Advance: March 1st through May 8, 2009 |
$15 |
$30 |
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General: May 9 – 22, 2009 |
$15 |
$40 |
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Late: May 23rd (at Pre-race meeting only) |
$25 |
$50 |
This
non-refundable fee is a donation to Friends of Virgin Islands National Park, a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and may be tax deductible.
NO REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF EVENT!
To register
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On-line direct using PayPal (March 1 through 9:30pm on May 22, 2009 only) - CLICK HERE |
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By phone - (340) 779-4940 |
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Discounts at St. John hotels for race participants and their companions are offered by: Gallows Point Resort, Inn at Tamarind Court, Maho Bay Camps. (Please ask for Power Swim rates.)
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Maho Bay Camps (www.maho.org, Phone 340-776-6226) |
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Gallows Point Resort (www.gallowspointresort.com, Phone 340-776-6434) |
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Inn at Tamarind Court (www.innattamaraindcourt.com, Phone 340-776-6378) |
Pre-race meeting
At Maho Bay Camp on Saturday, May 23rd at 5pm. All swimmers are strongly urged to attend this full briefing.
More Information
Please click links for a complete course description (including maps) and for the race rules. Should you have additional questions, please email the race director or call 340-779-4940.
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