St. Croix Coral Reef Swims 

October 23rd – October 27th 2002

 

7th Annual St Croix 5-Mile Coral Reef Swim

October 27th 2002

 

and introducing the…

 

1st Annual 10-Mile Buccaneer-to-Buck & Back

October 24th 2002

 

Welcome to the 2002 editions of the St. Croix Coral Reef Swims.  We look forward to those friends who will return to share the excitement and to those who will make this year’s event their first.  Once again, all the activities will take place around the beautiful Buccaneer Resort, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, and Buck Island, a US National Monument named as “one of the world's top ten beaches.” (National Geographic)

 

Host Hotel:      The Buccaneer  (800) 255-3881

When making reservations, please mention that you are coming for the Coral Reef Swim.

 

Course: The 5-Mile swim begins with a boat ride to Buck Island.  You will then swim from the shores of Buck Island, through 2 miles of crystal clear water before reaching the coastline of St. Croix.  The swim continues along the shore, through colorful reefs and sandy bottoms, and finishes at the main beach of St. Croix’s premiere destination resort, The Buccaneer.  The 10-mile swim begins at The Buccaneer's Mermaid Beach, crosses to Buck Island and then back again.

 

Water temperature is expected to be between 78 and 81 degrees F.  Wetsuits are not allowed.  Bring lots of sunscreen! 

 

Entry Fee:        $90.00 per swimmer, which includes; Welcome Dinner, Award’s Barbecue (5-mile event only), tee shirt and swim cap. 

 

The entry fee for on-island (St. Croix Residents) in the 5-Mile JR Division is $45.00; dinner not included.  Taxi fee of $4.00 will be collected at registration/check in. 

 

All Entry Fees should be made payable and mailed to:       Aqua Moon Adventures

                                                                                    P.O. Box 9448

Coral Springs, Florida 33075

 

*Important*

You may swim BOTH the 5-Mile and 10-Mile events, each requiring a separate entry fee. However, please note that we will only allow 25-30 swimmers in the 10-mile swim. Approximately 200 entries will be accepted for the 5-Mile swim.  Because of these entry limits, those wishing to swim the 10-mile swim should mail a separate check for that event.  Those entries arriving after the limit is reached will not be accepted.  No entries will be accepted after September 30th 2002.  Please read all of the following information carefully before you enter.

 

Awards  Sponsor:  The Caribbean Bracelet  Company 

 

Specific Event Descriptions and Important Information

 

7th Annual St Croix 5-Mile Coral Reef Swim

October 27th 2002

 

Event Timeline:

Saturday, October 26th 2002 (At the Buccaneer)

 

2:00 - 4:00 PM               Check-in and t-shirt pickup at The Buccaneer Beach Meeting Room

 

4:30 - 5:30 PM               Pre-Race Meeting; Rules and Course description, at The Buccaneer’s Terrace Restaurant

 

6:00 PM                        Welcome dinner!

 

 

Sunday, October 27th 2002

 

7:00 AM                   Race Start!   from Buck Island. Support boats will monitor the course and a water stop will be provided.

 

 

12:00 Noon                    Awards Barbecue on The Buccaneer’s Terrace Restaurant: Awards are presented to the overall top 10 solo swimmers and to the top 3 in each category. 

 

 

 

 

5-Mile Swim Event Divisions and Categories:

 

Open Division                                                   Junior Division (18 and younger)

 

Solo Swimmer               M  /  F                                       Solo Swimmer  M  /  F

 

Solo with Fins                M  /  F  

 

3 Person Team Swim     Mixed                                      

 

 

 

Specific Event Descriptions and Important Information, continued

 

1st Annual 10-Mile Buccaneer-to-Buck & Back  

October 24th 2002

 

Event Timeline:

Wednesday, October 23rd 2002 (At the Buccaneer)

 

5:00 - 5:30 PM               Check-in and t-shirt pickup

 

5:30 - 6:00 PM               Pre-Race Meeting; Rules and Course description

 

6:00 PM                        Welcome dinner!

 

 

 

Thursday, October 24th 2002

 

Race Start!               We expect a morning start from the Buccaneer’s Mermaid Beach.  The exact start time will be announced at the pre-race meeting.

 

Awards:                      The time and location will be announced at the pre-race meeting.  Awards will be presented to the top 5 male and top 5 female swimmers.  

 

 

Limited Entries:               

 

There will be a limit in the 10-mile swim of between 25-30 swimmers.  If you have any questions on your ability to swim the distance, enter the 5-mile swim instead.  We may impose a time limit. 

 

For those entering the 5-Mile AND 10-mile events, please enclose a separate check for each entry fee and related extras. 

 

 

Support During the Swim: 

 

In the 10-mile swim you must arrange for your own support (kayak and paddler). Kayaks are available for a daily rental fee from Caribbean Adventure Tours (340) 773-4599.  Ask for Andy Wartenberg and mention that you are coming for the swim.  “Caribbean Adventure Tours” will deliver a kayak to the start and pick it up at the finish as part of the rental. You can also e-mail Andy at andycroix@attglobal.net.  Your paddler should attend the pre-race meeting with you. 

 

 

 

Additional Information:

 

 

Event Director:      Randy Nutt,  (800) 356-5132    or

info@randynutt.com

www.randynutt.com 

 

Times and event schedules are subject to change.  It is your responsibility to check in at The Buccaneer upon arrival in St. Croix for any last minute changes.  It is also mandatory that you attend all of the event meetings. 

 

We recommend a race course tour and/or a snorkeling trip to Buck Island prior to the event.  To arrange a trip, or for other water sport activities, contact Mile Mark Watersports at:  (800) 523-DIVE or (340) 773-2628.  Mention that you are coming for the swim. Discounted trips will become available as we get closer to the event. 

 

Updates or additional information may be posted on the website http://www.randynutt.com/aqua9.html 

In addition, information related to these events is sometimes sent to our mailing list.  We use a managed e-mail list, and you must therefore add yourself if you wish to be included on these mailings.  If your email changes, you must re-enter your new email address.  Updates and event info, if any, will be sent to those on the list.  To join this e-mail list simply go to this website: http://www.randynutt.com/aqua9.html and click on the white icon that says "join mailing list", then add your e-mail. 

 

It is a good idea to confirm with your airline their requirements for travel (passport, identification, documents, baggage limits etc.) well in advance of your trip and as we get closer to the event confirm all flight schedules. 

 

Confirmation of entry is your cashed check.

 

Due to the nature and complexity of this event there will be no refunds for any reason including event cancellation