Rosie Sharman is 12kms into the Test swim in Aug 2015. Rosie completed her first Upolu-Savaii swim in 8hrs 30mins.
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All Swimmers Solo and Teams must have the following as part of your swim support for the big swim:
Teams and Solo swimmers must arrange for a kayaker and allocate a swim captain for your swim. |
Support BoatThis is the type of boat that is used for the Swim. It comes with a captain, usually the owner and one crewman. It also comes with fuel for the journey.
These boats are used for offshore fishing in Samoa and are sturdy and strong. The boat can carry up to 20 people, but for the safety of the event we will limit that number to six people plus the crew. Boat captains, they know these waters, but are not swim smart. It is necessary for a Swim captain to be appointed to your Swim, to ensure the race goes according to your schedule and swim plan. Boat Captain's duties
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Swim DirectorBoat captains, they know these waters, but are not swim smart. It is necessary for a Swim director to be appointed to your Swim, to ensure the race goes according to your schedule and swim plan.
Ideally, a swim director is someone you know. H/She is stationed on the boat and can liaise with race HQ and support as well as directing the swim for you. The Swim Director manages the swim, and directs the journey of the boat and kayak. He/She looks after your food supply and makes sure you are given the right food at the right time. SD provides the necessary equipment for the swim, or ensure these are provided, such as Race banners and Markers. The other very important role of the Swim captain is to ensure the boat is fitted with a GPS that is programmed to the Swim route. The GPS is provided by the Swim captain. The importance of this role cannot be overstated. Swim Director's Duties
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KayakerWe have a few of these kayaks, this picture is from the Five Islands in May 2015. First bookings will have one of these allocated to your Swim, so best to get in fast.
Every swimmer is to have a kayaker to stay beside the swimmer at all times. Whilst you are provided with a kayak - the swimmer / Team is to organise a kayaker. There are very local kayakers available. Kayaks will be fitted with a tracking device. Your supporters around the world can log on to a link and follow your race from the tracker fitted on the kayak next to you. Race Support will fit this on your kayak. It will be necessary to rotate paddlers during the swim. The boatman crew can help out if needed but only to give your main kayaker a break. Kayaker's duties
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The Race will have Electronic Live Tracking for family and friends unable to attend the Race.
Check out the Live Tracker link for the inaugural event - _
Check out the Live Tracker link for the inaugural event - _
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Get your Rental vehicle from our Event partner - Blue Pacific Car Rentals. Make sure to ask for the Samoa Events Special for your 10% discount on rates. Email the manager on Email, manager@bluepacific.ws or visit their website http://www.bluepacific.ws/
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PUBLIC FERRY & AIR SERVICEFerry Schedule
There is a regular ferry schedule running between Mulifanua (Upolu) and Savaii going both ways at 6am, 8am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. The ferry takes just over an hour to cross for the big boat, and 80mins for the smaller ship. Air Service Air service between the two islands is provided by Samoa Air one of our Sponsors. A Taxi service will be in operation during the week. Samoa Air operates a Cessna service from Faleolo Airport to Maota airport on Savaii, flight time is 20mins. The airline will also provide aerial coverage to assist the ground crew during the swim. Bookings are essential. Info on how to book will be updated on the site by 15 Sept. 
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