The annual Pointbreak Open Water swim takes place this Sunday, 6 March, at the Lake Oanob Resort. The dam is around 42% full, so there is still plenty of water for the swimmers to compete in, in either the 2,1km; 700m or Fun Swim.
Event organisers, OTB Sport, said; “We are expecting over 200 swimmers. The swim attracts a large variety of swimmers in different age groups. Top Namibian swimmers compete in the 2.1km or 700m. But there are also many older or more recreational swimmers.”
“In the Kiddies Fun Event the youngest participant is two years old. In this event the child can use any flotation or swimming device and be assisted by their parents. The Kiddies fun event is a way to introduce young kids to the joy of open water swimming. This strategy seems to have worked. This year for the first time we are seeing lots of kids competing in the 700m – the next generation of top Namibian swimmers.”
Gideon Nasilowski, a Namibian Paralympic swimmer, will be participating for his fourth consecutive year in the 2,1km event. Vicky Botha, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, will compete for her third consecutive year in the 700m event.
The 700m swim will kick off at 09h30 while the 2,1km will start at 10h00 and the Kiddies Fun event will take place at 11h00. Prize giving will take place around 11h30.
OTB Sport extended its thanks to Pointbreak for their generous sponsorship over the past several years.
The directors and staff of Pointbreak said; “We look forward to seeing previous competitors and new entrants at the 8th Pointbreak Open Water Swim on 6 March 2016. The event has a wonderful balance of excellence in competition, while preserving a real element of family fun and the enjoyment of the environment in which we live and the people with whom we share it. This embodies the values of Pointbreak and we are once again proud to be part of such a well-organised event.”
Online entries closed at 12h00 on Wednesday, 2 March, but late entries will be possible on Friday 4 March at OTB Sport Grove Mall between 11h00 and 15h00.
Please visit www.otbsport.com for entries and race information.
