Cutoff Times, Competitive Rules, USMS
This race is sanctioned by U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS). Therefore, all participants must have an annual membership or purchase a one-event membership.
Cutoff times
15K 1st cutoff point, Halfmoon Lake Beach: 2:15 from start
15K 2nd cutoff point, North Star Reach,10K: 4 hours from start
15K final cutoff: 6 hours from the start
10K 1st cutoff point, North Star Reach: 3 hours from start
5K: 3 hours from the start
All swimmers in the water at noon will be picked up.
U.S. Masters Swimming competition rules
U.S. Masters Swimming approved skinsuits
Personal Swim Buoys are allowed, but they MUST be a color other than orange and no larger than 20L (25" x 12"). If you are at the start line with an orange personal swim buoy larger than 20L (25" x 12"), you will not be able to use it in the event.
Swimsuits and accessories: All swimmers must wear one swimsuit in one or two pieces. All swimsuits shall be made from textile material and not contain clasps or zippers. For both men and women, the swimsuit shall not cover the neck and shall not extend past the shoulder nor below the ankles. Swimmers are not permitted to wear or use webbed gloves, fins, buoyant armbands, or snorkels.
Audio players: Not allowed.
Wetsuits: Only allowed if you are in the non-competitive wetsuit division.
5K through 15K Swimmers: You will pass through a tunnel. 15Kers will swim through it 3 times, 10Kers will swim through it 2 times, 5Kers 1 time. You will know when you are there. Expect oncoming swimmers. There will be a lane line down the middle. Always stay to the right, no passing! A 5-minute penalty will be given to anybody who passes or attempts to pass in the tunnel or when entering or exiting.
