Ultraman Canada Swim Course

THE SWIM - 10.0 km

10.0 km (6.2 mile) point to point swim in the warm, fresh waters of Skaha Lake. The water temperature is 74 degrees Fahrenheit on average. For Competitor’s Swim Checklist & more detailed info, see the Ultraman Canada Guidelines (pdf). Thanks to Darwin Holt we also have an official Swim Guide to help the swimmers and their swim escorts.

Swim Course Map

SOLO ATHLETE

1. Wetsuits are permitted.

2. No artificial aids to propulsion are allowed.

3. Swimmers can hold onto canoes/kayaks for rest or while eating/drinking, but no forward motion is allowed.

4. Swimmers must provide own food/drinks for duration of the swim.

5. Swim caps will be provided to each swimmer.

6. Swimmer’s race number must be visible on the cap as provided. Paddlers number must be attached to the Paddler’s outerwear so it is visible at all times.

7. There will be designated officials following the event and one warning for any infraction of the above rules the swimmer will be disqualified from the race.

8. The swim course will be CLOSED 6 hours after the start of Stage 1. Any athlete not reaching the swim finish by then will be declared a “Participant” and may be allowed to continue at his/her own risk.

RELAY TEAM

1. All rules that pertain to Solo Athletes also apply to Relay Team Athletes.

2. All rules that pertain to Solo Support Teams also apply to Relay Support Teams.

3. Each Relay Team Athlete must be assigned to a Stage or Leg of Stage 1 at the time of Registration. There will be no substitutions allowed after the start of the Swim Stage 1. Substitutions will result in disqualification of the Team.

4. Team Members will be the land support crew for the member assigned to a specific Stage.

5. Any team member not completing their stage and being declared a “Participant” will apply to the entire team being declared “Participant”.