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CIRCUM SWIM OF Bora Bora

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​Bora Bora Swim 
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Do you want to swim around Bora Bora?
​Contact us about this swim. 





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​About

Around Bora Bora Swim
The Bora Bora ultra marathon ocean swim is a guided swim around Bora Bora. We can help you achieve your goal of swimming around this world class tropical paradise with turquoise lagoon and vibrant marine life. 

The swim is inside the lagoon and the minimum distance is 23 km starting and finishing at the same spot.


The inaugural Swim around Bora Bora organised by Samoa Swim & Events. It 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 official distance of the Bora Bora ultra marathon swim varies depending on the starting point. It varies between 23 - 25 km (14.29 - 15.5 miles). 

The starting point is anywhere on the island and the swim must finish where it starts. Direction of the swim will be determined beforehand to match 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 monitored.



SWIM WINDOW

The best chance for success in your swim is a one-on-one guide around Bora Bora. Swimmers will be allocated a swim date. You will need to be in Bora Bora for a minimum of five days to allow for reserve weather days. The cost of the swim varies depending on how many other swimmers will be taking part within the swim window. Talk to us about your swim and let's start training toward achieving your goals. 

Accommodation - there are a variety of accommodations on Bora Bora from high-end 5-star resorts to excellent home stays and Airbnb accommodation. We can help you with a one-stop shop or book your accommodation directly with your travel agent.

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NON-RATIFIED SWIM
Your goal is to swim around Bora Bora with boat support. You are not concerned about ratification. Cost is $3,000 NZD. Pick your own date. We will work with you and guide you around Bora Bora.


RATIFIED SWIM
Your goal is to swim around Bora Bora and have your swim ratified as an 
official ultra marathon swim under International Marathon Swim rules. All the data and photos and visuals provided. Talk to us.  
The cost will vary depending on who guides your swim.


Do you want to do the double - Tahiti to Mo'orea & Swim Around Bora Bora? Talk to us.


Who we are - We have been holding swim tours and ultra marathon swims in Tahiti, Mo'orea and Bora Bora since 2018. We know the islands of French Polynesia well and have helped guide long distance swimmers to realise their ultra marathon swim goals in French Polynesia. We also run ultra marathon swims in Samoa (Apolima Strait) and in Aotearoa New Zealand. 



Seti Afoa (Director)

Apolima Strait - Samoa 
​Apolima Double
Tahiti-to-Mo'orea swim 
Bora Bora Circum-swim
Firth of Thames swim (NZ)




Bora Bora Honours 

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NICK EDWARDS (Aotearoa New Zealand) 
Swim date: 2023; Monday, November 6th 
Start & finish: Inter Continental Bora Bora Thallaso & Spa 
Minimum distance: 23.3km 
Swim Time: 7h 14m 50s
Actual swim distance: 25.9 km
Direction: Anti-clockwise 
Age at Swim date: 34
Start time: 5:49 am 
Finish time: 1:03 pm
​Referee/Neutral Observer: Seti Afoa
Recorder: Seti Afoa
​Finish Photo: Samoa Events / Seti Afoa  
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JESSICA EVANS (Australia) 
Swim date: Friday 11 October 2019
Starting: Matira Beach
Finishing: Matira Beach
Minimum distance: 23.3km 
Swim Time: 6h 59 m 00s
Actual swim distance: 27 km
Direction: Anti-clockwise 

Age at Swim date: 34
​Referee / Neutral Observer: N/A 

Recorder: Scott Newman
Boat: Scott Newman

​Finish Photo: Samoa Events / Seti Afoa (Matira Beach)
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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: 9h 42m 50s
Actual swim distance: 25.5 km
​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, Bora Bora)
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MARTYN SHOUTHALL (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: 7h 30m 00s
Actual swim distance: 13km (DNF)
​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)

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