Please fill in the Disclaimer & bring it with you on the day of the swim.

10km Solo Swim - 1st 3 Men & Women

10km Solo Swim Palmes & Tuba - Scratch 1st 3

10km Swim Team of 2 - Scratch 1st 3 teams

10km Swim Team of 4 - Scratch 1st 3 teams

Thank you for registering for our first edition! Here is everything you need to know.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• 5:00 am: Meet at La Preneuse.
• 5:00–5:20 am: Mandatory check-in and race number marking.
• 5:20 am sharp: Bus departure for Le Morne. The bus will not wait for late arrivals.
• 5:50 am: Mandatory race briefing at Le Morne.
• Before 6:00 am: All relay swimmers, except those swimming the first leg, must board their assigned boats. Our team will take them to their designated relay points.
• 6:00 am: Race start.
• 11:00 am: Cut-off time at the final refreshment station, at 7.5 km.

SHUTTLE / BUS

The bus will take swimmers from La Preneuse to the start at Le Morne.

Departure is at 5:20 am sharp. The bus will not wait for anyone.

No cars will be allowed to enter the race start site at Le Morne. All swimmers must take the organised bus transfer.

No bags or personal belongings may be left on the bus. Please arrange this before boarding.

CATEGORIES

• Solo: 10 km.
• Solo with fins and snorkel: 10 km.
• Relay team of 2: 5 km per swimmer.
• Relay team of 4: 2.5 km per swimmer.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS — RELAY TEAMS

The first swimmer in each team starts at Le Morne. Our team will take the remaining swimmers by boat to their designated relay points:

• Teams of 4: Changeovers at 2.5 km, 5 km and 7.5 km.
• Teams of 2: Changeover at 5 km.

Each relay team shares one timing chip. The swimmer in the water must wear it securely around their ankle.

At every changeover, pass both the timing chip and the numbered pink swim cap to the next swimmer. Both must be securely in place before the next swimmer sets off.

TIMING & SWIMMER IDENTIFICATION

• Solo swimmers must wear their timing chip around their ankle throughout the race.
• Relay swimmers must wear their team’s chip during their leg.
• A timing chip is mandatory for your time to be recorded.
• Every swimmer in the water must wear a pink swim cap clearly marked with their race number.
• Please also have your race number marked on your arm whenever possible.
• TIMING CHIP MUST BE RETURNED AFTER THE RACE.

SAFETY & RESPECT FOR NATURE

Attendance at the race briefing is mandatory. Please follow all instructions from the organisers, safety boats and kayak crews.

The cut-off at the 7.5 km refreshment station is 11:00 am. Swimmers who have not cleared this point by the cut-off must stop and follow the safety team’s instructions.

Do not stand on, touch or damage coral. Respect marine life and never leave or throw litter in the sea or on the shore.

Any swimmer damaging coral, disturbing marine life, littering or otherwise disrespecting the natural environment will be immediately disqualified and removed from the water.

T-SHIRTS

Already purchased your event T-shirt? Collect it after your race, when you arrive at La Preneuse.

T-shirts will also be available to purchase on site.

DISCLAIMER

Please download, complete and sign the disclaimer, and bring it with you for check-in on race morning.

RESULTS

Scan the results QR code to access live results.

The La Grande Traversée de l’Ouest and SportEvents teams look forward to seeing you on the start line! 

LA GRANDE TRAVERSÉE — PRÉCISIONS POUR DIMANCHE 🏊‍♀️

Vous êtes nombreux à nous poser des questions sur l’organisation ! Nous n’avons
peut-être pas été assez clairs sur certains points, alors voici quelques
compléments d’information 😊

🛟 Équipement
Les bouées de natation et les combinaisons néoprène (wetsuits) sont autorisées.

🎒 Affaires personnelles
Vous pourrez nous laisser vos affaires au départ, mais merci de les réduire au
strict minimum, dans un petit sac fermé et identifié à votre nom. N’y laissez
aucun objet de valeur.
Elles seront ramenées en 4×4 à La Preneuse.

🍌 Ravitaillements
Vous trouverez des bananes, de la boisson électrolytique Tailwind et de l’eau.

📝 Waiver obligatoire
La décharge doit être imprimée, signée et remise à l’organisation avant le
départ.
⚠️ Sans ce document, vous ne pourrez pas prendre le départ.

🌴 Accès au Paradis Beachcomber
Nous avons l’autorisation de traverser l’hôtel pour rejoindre le départ. Nous
comptons sur vous pour respecter les lieux : ne rien abîmer et ne laisser aucune
affaire ni aucun déchet sur place.
Il sera très tôt et les clients dormiront encore : merci de rester calmes et
silencieux dès votre arrivée à l’hôtel 🤫

🚌 Accompagnants
Aucun accompagnant ne pourra accéder au départ par l’hôtel, ni en voiture ni
dans notre bus.

🚤 Vos supporters sur l’eau
Vos plus grands fans peuvent vous encourager en bateau, au départ et tout au
long du parcours ! Si vous avez un bateau ou des amis qui en ont un, ils sont
les bienvenus 💗
Merci de garder une distance de sécurité avec les nageurs, de ne pas gêner les
kayaks et bateaux de sécurité et de suivre les consignes de l’organisation.

Merci à tous pour votre coopération. On a hâte de vous retrouver dimanche pour
cette première édition ! 🌊💗

LA GRANDE TRAVERSÉE — A FEW CLARIFICATIONS FOR SUNDAY 🏊‍♀️

We’ve received lots of questions about race-day arrangements! We may not have
been clear enough on a few points, so here’s some extra information 😊

🛟 Equipment
Swim buoys and wetsuits are allowed.

🎒 Personal belongings
You may leave your belongings with us at the start, but please keep them to the
strict minimum, in a small, securely closed bag labelled with your name. Please
do not leave any valuables inside.
Your belongings will be transported back to La Preneuse by 4×4.

🍌 Refreshment stations
Bananas, Tailwind electrolyte drink and water will be available.

📝 Mandatory waiver
Your waiver must be printed, signed and handed to the organising team before the
start.
⚠️ Without this document, you will not be allowed to start the race.

🌴 Access through Paradis Beachcomber
We have permission to pass through the hotel to reach the start. We’re counting
on everyone to respect the property: please do not damage anything or leave any
belongings or rubbish behind.
It will be very early and hotel guests will still be sleeping, so please remain
calm and quiet from the moment you arrive at the hotel 🤫

🚌 Supporters
No supporters may access the start through the hotel, whether by car or on our
bus.

🚤 Cheering from the water
Your biggest fans are welcome to cheer you on by boat, at the start and along
the course! If you or your friends have a boat, they’re welcome to join the
support crew 💗
Please keep a safe distance from swimmers, stay clear of the safety kayaks and
boats, and follow the organising team’s instructions.

Thank you all for your cooperation. We can’t wait to see you on Sunday for this
first edition! 🌊💗