Sunday 2 December 2018:
The authentic Vouliagmeni Crossing is coming
The authentic Vouliagmeni Yacht Club Crossing is organized in its birthplace, in the magical bay of Vouliagmeni on Sunday 2 December.
This is a historic crossing, since for the first time in 2002 a group of winter swimmers - Members of N.O.V., organized a winter swimming excursion in the waters of Vouliagmeni, which has since been established and loved very much.
So this year, with the aim of bringing people closer to the sea, sports and winter swimming, the Vouliagmeni Yacht Club organizes this open celebration for the enjoyment of winter swimming.
The prize is the experience of participation, and in this context the 15th Vouliagmeni Crossing is for everyone: it is an open swimming event where amateurs and non amateurs are welcome.
The participants only have to face the competition and their goal, since the Vouliagmeni Yacht Club and Lifeguard Hellas have taken care of their safety. Experienced lifeguards in motor boats and SUP, as well as clearly marked routes with buoys will be on the «track» throughout the event. Finally, the 15th Winter Crossing of Vouliagmeni is organized with the approval of the COE.
A major sponsor of the race is the Natural Mineral Water «Vikos», which has been recognized as a natural mineral water suitable for a diet low in sodium, low in salts and high in calcium, while contributing to the good functioning of the body. All participants will enjoy and be refreshed with the Natural Mineral Drinks «Vikos» which ensure proper hydration of the body as they are the only ones with Natural Mineral Water and Greek fruit juices.
Melissa will be found on the 15The Winter crossing of Vouliagmeni with her food truck, “Melissa On the road” and will treat all participants to delicious Melissa pasta recipes. Because in sports we are pasta makers too!
DHL will warm the swimmers with isothermal blankets, while Nestlé will stimulate them with Fitness Cereal Bars. Chiquita, the athletes' favourite banana, is the official fruit of the 15th edition of the event.th Vouliagmeni and will distribute premium Chiquita bananas to the swimmers. Finally, Artopolis will sweeten the participants with fresh treats.
Registration is now open!
Click on the link below and register now for the most historic sporting event of the winter!
https://entries.esportevents.gr/index.php/forma-symmetoxon/diaplous-nov-vouliagmenis
Information about the event
Event date: Sunday 2 December 2018
Starting time: 11:00 a.m.
Starting time for children: 10:30 a.m.
Entry fee: 20 Euro / person
Participation fee for children under 13: Free (no children under 9 years old)
All participating swimmers will receive a kit containing a timing chip, swim cap, technical t-shirt and wristband, while all finishers will receive a participation medal.
Registration will close on Wednesday 28 November at 12:00pm and valid entries are those that have completed the payment process.
Group registrations
Group registrations will be accepted if they are more than 10 people and represent sports clubs or corporate teams.
Registration cost for group members 15 €.
The captain of each team should send an email to sxoles@nov.gr with his contact details and information on the registration of his team. Each team member will register separately and indicate his/her team name in the special field.
Distances - Routes:
750 meters (short distance)
1,500 metres (medium distance)
3.000 meters (long distance)
Route for children (ages 9-13): 50 meters
Eligibility:
Those who have reached the age of 14 and are in relatively good physical condition are eligible to participate in the short and medium distance.
For the long distance, 16 years and older are eligible to participate with the requirement for 16 - 18 years olds to show their athlete's card.
For participants under 18 years old, signed permission from their guardian will be required.
Categories without wetsuit (Men - Women):
14-29 years old
30-44 years old
45-59 years old
60+
The first 3 men and the first 3 women in each course (open format) will be awarded with a wetsuit.
Timekeeping: There will be electronic timing for all categories and distances of the day
Start & Finish: The start will be in the water and the finish will be in the water again, in a specially designed arch,
Awards:
In the 750-1,500-3,000 meters, the first three in all age categories, men and women without wetsuit, will be awarded.
In the 750-1,500-3,000 metres, the first three overall wetsuit winners in men and women will be awarded.
In the children's races all children will receive a participation medal.
Lifeguards:
The lifeguard coverage of the event has been undertaken by the largest, most organized and experienced team of lifeguards, LIFEGUARD HELLAS www.lifeguardhellas.gr. Throughout the event there will be their special boats, which you should approach in case you feel the slightest discomfort.
Regulations:
Participants can compete in goggles or a swim mask and a swimsuit or wetsuit.
If the water temperature is below 18 degrees Celsius, for the distance of 3,000 meters we advise the use of a wetsuit.
The use of buoyancy aids or swimming aids such as snorkels, boards, “hands”, flippers, etc. automatically disqualifies the swimmer from participation.
The only exception is the 60+ category, for which the use of a mask and respirator is permitted.
It is necessary to present a Medical Certificate or Athlete's Card upon receipt of the participation package.
