The inaugural Swim around Bora Bora organised by Samoa Events took place in early October 2019. There were four swimmers in the Class of 2019 - Jessica Evans, Tracey Messinger, Martyn Southall, and Roger Soulsby.
The distance of the Swim is 23km.
The starting point is anywhere on the island and the swim must finish where it starts. Direction of the swim is optional to suit conditions.
This record is for the swims operated by Samoa Swims & Events. All swims attempted and completed are recorded in the way each swim was operated and monitored.
Bora Bora Honours
Jessica Evans (Australia) Swim date: Friday 11 October 2019 Starting: Matira Beach Finishing: Matira Beach Minimum distance: 23.3km Swim Time: 6h59m00s Actual swim distance: 27km Direction: Anti-clockwise Age at Swim date: 34 Neutral Observer: N/A Recorder: Scott Newman Boat: Scott Newman Finish Photo: Samoa Events / Seti Afoa (Matira Beach)
Tracey Messinger (New Zealand) Swim date: Monday 14 October 2019 Starting: Sofitel Private Island, Bora Bora Finishing: Sofitel Private Island, Bora Bora Minimum distance: 23.3km Swim Time: 9h42m50s Actual swim distance: 25.5km Direction: Clockwise Age at Swim date: 49 Neutral Observer/Kayak: Seti Afoa Recorder: Richard Messinger, Leana Gallo-Morice Boat: Samuel Tinorua Finishing Photo: Samoa Events / Seti Afoa (at Sofitel Private Island, Moorea)
Martyn Southall (Australia) Roger Soulsby (New Zealand) Unsuccessful Attempt Swim date: Saturday 12 October 2019 Starting: Sofitel Private Island, Bora Bora Finishing: DNF Swim abandoned at Bora Bora Bungalows before Ta'ihi Point Minimum distance: 23.3km Swim Time: 7h30m00s Actual swim distance: 13km Direction: Clockwise Age at Swim date: 56 & 69 Neutral Observer/Kayak: Seti Afoa Recorder: Joanne Southall / Hihi Tetuanui Boat: Jackson Tinorua / Hihi Tetuanui Water Photo: Samoa Events / Seti Afoa (Martyn and Roger at Matira Bay early in the swim)
(Martyn returned 2 days later to swim the unfinished half)
