Race InfoSWIM

Discipline 1

SWIM

Open water in the Rijkerswoerdse lake: clean water, safe and a beautiful setting.

Full Distance

3.8 KM

2 laps

Half Distance

1.9 KM

1 lap

De Eigenwijze

1.9 KM

1 lap

Quarter Distance

1 KM

1 short lap

Photos: Harry van 't Veld Fotografie

The course

ONE BUOY LINE, TWO LAPS

The line of buoys is laid out in the Rijkerswoerdse lake. The full distance swims two laps of 1.9 km; Half Distance and De Eigenwijze swim one lap. The water is clear and sheltered: ideal for a fast time and a safe swim start.

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors · Gelreman
1,9 KM / LAPFull = 2 laps
Start / FinishBuoy lineQuarter: 1 km

The setting

THIS IS WHAT THE WATER LOOKS LIKE

The Rijkerswoerdse lake is bordered by woodland on three sides. At seven in the morning the light has just come over the trees and a single line of buoys lies in the water.

A line of swimmers in green caps in the lake at sunrise
Seven in the morning
Yellow buoys in the Rijkerswoerdse lake with the treeline behind
The buoy line along the treeline
Swimmers in spraying water, backlit
Spray in the morning light

Photos: Harry van 't Veld Fotografie

THE MASS START.

The mass start in the lake, hundreds of swimmers hitting the water at once. This is where your long day begins.

Foto: Harry van 't Veld Fotografie

Good to know

INTO THE WATER SAFELY

SAFETY

Kayakers accompany all participants and stay in direct contact with the lifeguard service. Every participant receives a Gelreman swim cap.

WETSUIT RULES

In line with NTB rules. If the water temperature is above 24.5 °C a wetsuit is not permitted. Measured on Friday (and if necessary on Saturday morning). If it's a close call, the decision is made by 05:30 on race day at the latest.

Lifeguard volunteers watching over the swim course from the water
The lifeguard service watches over every stroke

PUT YOUR NAME ON THE START LIST.

The swim is the first discipline of your day. Sign up and begin in the water.