• We are a very safety conscious event with a 100% safety record spanning over 14 years.
• Our water rescue team are medics, rowers and canoeists who are based in the area all year round.
• They are familiar with the behaviour and currents of the river.
• Every person in the water will have a dedicated marshal watching them.
• If you get into trouble, roll into the backstroke position and signal for help using your arm and one of our crew will come to your aid immediately.
• Should you require further assistance, our ambulance crew will be on standby at the riverside.
• Couple of additional facts about swimming at TriAthy:
• The riverbank is never more than 20m away (the river is 40m wide at it's maximum point)
• The river depth is generally chest high during the Summer Months.
• The river current is normally slow and steady during the Summer Months.
• Multiple canoeists and river-side marshals will be keeping close watch on our swimming triathletes.