Heralded as New Zealand’s premiere ocean-swim event, this race has attracted world-class competitors since its inception in 2003. Having grown from 300 to over 1000 entries, it will be the finale of the Sovereign New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - ultimately deciding the series champions.
And what a venue! North Shore City is synonymous with the ‘perfect lifestyle’ –city living, beautiful bays, and an abundance of parks, restaurants and cafes. Residents enjoy running along the beaches, swimming at lunchtimes, and just taking life easy. A perfect place for fun, relaxation … and an ocean swim challenge! With views of Rangitoto Island on one side and some of Auckland’s prime real estate on the other, this course proves to be both exciting and challenging.
Race distances: 750m and 2.8km
Date: Sunday 20 April 2008
Race start: 750m at 11:45am, 2.8km at 1:00pm
For more info: www.nzoceanswim.co.nz/default.asp?PageID=10761
