Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon
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Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon (4k swim and 15k aquathlon)
The event stages a new downstream river swim on the River Dart, finishing at Dolphin Boatyard in Galmpton. Registration is at The Shack in Stoke Gabriel and labelled drop bags will be taken to the transition area at the boatyard. Catering is available at the finish and transport to the start can be provided for participants who have purchased it.
The swim takes place along a section reported as clean bathing water quality. Safety coverage includes kayakers, rescue boats and crews so that no swimmer should be more than 200 m from a safety vessel. Swimmers will be guided to exit the jetty one at a time and will receive a full race briefing on water‑safety procedures. If water temperature falls below 11.9 degrees Celsius a reduced swim course may be considered. Wetsuit rules are temperature dependent; wetsuits are permitted or banned according to published temperature thresholds. Hand fins are allowed but users will not qualify for podium prizes. Flippers are not permitted.
Timing is manual and swim packs include race number and swim cap. The organiser provides safety coverage, optional transport, prizes where numbers allow and optional finisher medals or a donation to Friends Of The Dart. If cancelled for poor water quality full credit for another date is offered; refunds are not available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
