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Swimming Information
Temperatures:
Water Temperature(°C) Air Temperature(°C) July 23 33 August 26 34 September 24 28
Swim Event Type:
This event is a swim race organised by local authorities and is not organised by In the event of bad weather and the swim being cancelled, there are no reserve days available but there is an opportunity for an alternate coastal swim route.
N.B. The safety cover for the event is provided by the local race organisers and other relevant local authorities.
Swimming Distances:
Hellespont 4½km (Swim is current assisted, which is approx equivalent of 3½km).Swim&Deam sammıes full holiday trip&event, There is a time limit of 1½ hours to complete the course. The Turkish Harbour MasterDepartment,reserve the right of removing swimmers from the water if they do not finish the crossing by this time..
please carefull about strong current because of the canel ıs runnıng from north to the south,( but you will be escorted by the motorised boat,)
Medical Criteria
drinking Water,
Accommodation:
star hotel all of them are based at the center of Town , based on twin-share (single rooms at an additional cost of 100Us Dollars) and en-suite facilities.
Meals:
All breakfasts are included as well as dinner on gala nıght and
the post race dinner on ....... Other lunches and dinners are not included, but this gives you the ability to choose when, where and with whom you would like to dine.
Passports and Visas:
You require a full passport, that should be valid for 6 months beyond the expected length of stay. You should check if you require a visa. British, Irish, US, Canadian,Vaccinations:
There are no essential vaccination requirements for Turkey. Although the risks are low you may wish to obtain
vaccinations against typhoid and hepatitis A and check that your polio and tetanus vaccinations are up to date.
Extra Expenses:
You should bring extra money with you to cover such items as entertainment,South African Australian and New Zealand citizens do require a visa which can be purchased for around €15 before passport control. Some EU members do not need a visa. Visa regulations do change. Please check!
souvenior, meals and any of the additional tours etc…
Local currency is Turkish Lira (TL) please chech the rate on the our website
Additional Tours
only in this year.
Swim&Dream Post Race Dinner
Optional trips to Troy and the Gallipoli peninsular.
The two tours to Troy and Gallipoli are optional and at an additional cost, which can be organised through our agent in Turkey.
Tour highlights
Follow in the wake of Leander & Byron.In order to maximise the enjoyment of the tour, our
accommodation is a 3The race organisers will be carrying out a medical examination of all swimmers on the morning of the event. Please contact us if you have further questions on this.
General Information
Essential Equipment:
In addition to “normal” daily clothes, you will need to bring the following:
Swimming Costume (2 of) Sweater/Fleece
Swimming Goggles (2 of)* Sun Hat
Towel Waterproof Sun Cream