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5-islands Rules & Guidelines

Guidelines
No nudity, part or full
Samoa remains a conservative society. There is to be absolutely no nude 
swimming, exposure in part or full in public space where you can be seen. 


Time Keeping
There is a timeline for everything that happens on Tour. We will stick to the timeline without delay. 
If you are late to a meeting place, and the group has gone please make your own way to the next site.


Time will not be adjusted for late starters at a Race. 

Rules


Togs Only
Non wetsuit, no rubber pants and any other flotation accessory
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Swim Buoy (Tow-float) is mandatory accessory in All Swims so you are visible
​ to the support crew and other swimmers.

Dedicated Kayaker
Swimmers can have a dedicated kayaker / paddler at your own cost.
Event kayaks are for the whole group, a dedicated kayak will be supplied at cost.

Swimmer with a Kayak must also use a Swim Buoy

Swim to the Course
Swimmers must swim strictly to the course including turning buoys and markers. 

Time Penalty
Missing a turning marker will incur an automatic 10-minute penalty.
Depending on the distance of the Shortcut, the penalty can be more


Time Penalty Lost Swim Buoy
1-minute is added to the Swimmers time when a swim buoy is lost 
​during the swim


Results
All Results within 24 hours of the Swim, posted or otherwise are Provisional

Protest
Must be lodged immediately following the swim concerned. All sides will be heard
and a decision made in due course toward a Resolution

Redemption Swim
The opportunity to make up lost distance to enable a Swimmer to be a Finisher. 
Redemption Swim for 2019 is on Saturday evening 14 Sept at 4pm. 
The distance will be calculated based on distance lost + 1km

Race Director's call
Any disputes will be discussed and listened to, in the end 
the Race director will make a call which is Final.


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Thank you.


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