Races, times and pricing
Note: This year all competitors in the 1.2km and 3.6km races will start at the same time.
Give-it-a-go 400m
9:20am start- An ideal introduction for newcomers or those returning to open water swimming. Entry cost $25.
Swimming Taranaki Relay Race
9:40am start- Three members per team each swimming 200m. Each swimmer completes one lap changing over on the start/finish line. Open to all swimmers, 13 years and under on race day. Awarded to first team completing the course. Entry cost $15 per team.
Flannagan Cup
8:00am start- 3.6 km (approx.) 3 laps of the course. Open to all swimmers 14 years and over. Trophies to be awarded for the fastest male and female in the following categories:
- Under 16 years old,
- Open (all ages)
- Over 30 years old
- Over 60 years old.
In addition to the above trophies, there are trophies for the first non-wetsuits swimmer home and the sealed handicap trophy (The Flannagan Cup started out as a handicapped race) which you are eligible for if you have competed in the previous 5 years. Entry cost $85 and includes a quick dry towel.
1.2 Kilometre Events
8:00am- 1 lap of the course. Open to all ages 10 years and over and trophies awarded to first male and female in the for the following events:
- Duncan Laing Memorial Race, 10-14 years old. Entry cost $50.
- Open Race, 15-19 years old. Entry cost $55.
- Masters Race, 20 years and over. Entry cost $60.
Marshalling to be 10 mins before event
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS (UP TO $10 OFF) ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST.
ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER SUNDAY 1ST FEB (ALL EVENT CATEGORIES) WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $20 LATE ENTRY FEE.
Bill Davis Memorial Shield for the Flannagan Cup
Four (4) swimmers competing as a club team in the Flannagan Cup 3.6km race. Winners will record the lowest number of points based on the placing of its members.
Sue Southgate Trophy for the Duncan Laing Swim
Four (4) swimmers competing as a club team in the Duncan Laing Memorial Trophy 1.2km race. Winners will record the lowest number of points based on the placing of its members.
Teams must declared in the above events by providing a team name and list of swimmer on the day prior to the race by the team captain or administrator.
Location: Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth
Date: 6 Feb 2025
Registration: New Plymouth Yacht Club, Thursday 5th February, 6:00-7:00 pm, and on race day up until 30 mins before your race.