Information in English
Welcome to Torekov swimrun
It's beautiful, freezing and wild and leaves you feeling wonderfully alive and grateful for life and health.
For a review of the race in english read Tim Walthers article in The world of swimrun
Swimming takes place in open water, and most of the run goes through the Bjäre nature reserve, along the sandy beaches of Båstad, through the botanical garden of Norrviken and finishes in the old fishing village, Torekov.
The race is carried out in two-man teams that can consist of women, men or mixed couples.
For viewers:
The best place for the spectator is the Port of Båstad, where the participants pass about 11.10.
Kattvik harbor; 12-12.30.
Hovs hallar; 13-13.30.
Finish line at Morgon bryggan in Torekov, where the first is expected to finish in approx. kl. 14.00
Before start;
You pick up your participant envenlope at the Tourist office in Torekov from 8 o'clock on the race day.
The envelope must be collected at least 15 minutes before departure by bus to Båstad!
The bus leaves Torekov port plan at 10 am!
Start at Hotel Riviera strand at 11:00!
The bathing cap and number vest will be your starting certificate and must be worn throughout the race (bathing cap does not have to be worn on the head on land).
Cap, number-west and time-chip is collected at the finishing line!
We want to encourage sportsmanship, joy, happiness and fair play both on and off the track
Bag drop off
You can leave your bag in Båstad and it will be transported to Torekov.
Timing
Timing will be done by chip and the result will be on the website. e.
Finish
Finishing takes place at Morgonbryggan in Torekov. The recorded time will be when the last team member crosses the finish line.
You must have passes Hovs hallar at 14.00 in order to continue the competition! We close the finish at 16.00. Those who has not finished we help to get back to Torekov.
Security
The competitors in the team are responsible for each other's safety.
Along the course there are security personnel.
Information on currents, wind, water temperature and waves can be found on
www.smhi.se
Medics
At the port plan in Torekov there will be CPR trained officials.
No changing rooms
There are no changing rooms,
Toilets
Toilets can be found at the harbor in Torekov and inside Hotel Rivierastrand.
Award ceremony
Prize for the first three in ladies, men and mixed class.
Training for
Join us for free training occassions with the legend Magnus Eriksson, that has taken part in every Torekov swimrun!
