ABOUT THE RACE
ONLINE BOOKING NOW CLOSED - email openwaterdevon@hotmail.com to book via email, or come and see us at race HQ between 9-9.20am on Sunday morning.
The race is now under new joint management, between The Cove and Open Water Devon. The race format has changed a little, and we are hoping you will join us for unforgettable day in the water! This event is raising money for the Brixham Lifeboat Station and also the Brixham Marlin's Swimming Club - stick around and see the U12's, U14's and U16's race their Club Championships from the beach at 1pm.
If you are a disabled or adaptive swimmer and would like to join us, please do get in touch so we can help organise your swim.
You'll first need to come and register at Race HQ at the Lifeboat station. After collecting your hat, and timing chip make sure you're ready to go at the start line for race briefing at 9.50am. You'll then enter the water to acclimatise and line up, starting on the gun. Swimmers wanting to race can start at the front of the pack for a sprint start. If you'd rather not be in the front, just hold back a few seconds, or we recommend being at the sides.
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The course is 2km, swimming out along the breakwater, turning around the lighthouse, and swimming back into breakwater beach where you'll be greet by cheering fan, a sports drink, and medal. Get changed and enjoy your complimentary hot chocolate at The Breakwater Bistro right there on the beach.
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This swim can be swim in 'skins' or wetsuit, and you can swim using any front stroke (front crawl, breaststroke...even butterfly and doggy paddle!)
Schedule
9am - registration opens at the life boat station
9.50am - Race brief on the slipway
10am - 2km swimmers start
11.15am - Prize Giving's
Midday - Course sweep
1pm - Marlins Open Water Champs
Included
Swim Hat
Chip Timing
Full Professional Safety Cover
Finishers Medal
Post swim sports drink
​Post swim hot drink from the Breakwater Bistro
1st 2nd 3rd for Male and Female
NOT Included
Personal Swim Kit
Any personal insurance
Parking
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What's Optional
Charity Donation
Race T-Shirt (XS - XXL) - £25
Race Hoodies (XS - XXL) - £45
100% organic recycled cotton
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MEET THE ORGANISERS
JP Passmore is Brixham born. He learned to swim with in Brixham swimming Club excelling at Country, and Western County competitions.
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Three years ago, he swam as part of a team across the whole of Torbay in 2 days to raise funds for the RNLI. It was so successful that in Sept 2024 he solo circumnavigated Torbay, a 17.1km swim in just over 5 hours and raised over £3000!
Kate and Ivan Burton run Open Water Devon. They are both qualified Open Water Coaches, Beach Lifeguard trainer assessors, event safety providers and long time sea swimmers.
Kate and Ivan run the successful Burgh Island and Thurlestone Arch Races. This is alongside their Devon tours, coaching, qualification courses and UK based and international week long holidays.
