Cross Channel Swim

March 25th 2012

(10th Annual Bente Weber Memorial Swim)

General Information

Celebrating its 10th year the swim is across the channel between Nevis and St.Kitts in the beautiful setting of the Caribbean. The race start is at Oualie Beach on Nevis and the finish is at Cockleshell Bay on St.Kitts. The distance is 2.5miles (4km). In 2011 we had a record number of finishers (112) and a new event record was set by Olivier Marceau in a time of 58:10. The 2012 swim will be the 10th annual Bente Weber memorial Swim which offers the opportunity to both speedsters and adventurers to take on the best open ocean swimmers in the region, or just to see if they can make the crossing

One of the attractions of this event is that it is not only a race but also a challenge, so for those not so fast or competent swimmers please feel free to use fins or a snorkel mask to get you across the beautiful 'Narrows'.

Yes, you can!

ENTRY FEES

entry fee: U$50.00

THE ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:

A professional organization of the Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim
Rescue boats and kayaks in case you need to rest, feed or stop.
Prizes and a breakfast party on St.Kitts after the swim
Boat transportation (from St. Kitts to Nevis before or after the swim)

CANCELLATION POLICY STARMILE2.5 NEVIS~ST.KITTS

With the registration to the StarMile2.5 Nevis~St.Kitts, the following conditions are valid automatically and without any exceptions.

An entry spot may not be carried over to the next year, given to another person or used for another event.

Nevis law is applicable, place of jurisdiction is Nevis.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Until 28 February 2012
33% cancellation fee

From 1 March 2012
100% cancellation fee - No refund

Contact Information

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Registration

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Course description

The swim is across the channel between Nevis and St.Kitts. The start is at Oualie Beach on Nevis and the finish is at Cockleshell Bay on St.Kitts. The distance is about 2.5miles (4.1km).

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At the start		Half way

Transport

how to get to Nevis...

NEW FOR 2010 BRITISH AIRWAYS HAS ADDED ANOTHER DIRECT FLIGHT FROM GATWICK INTO ST KITTS, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS.

For US based athletes access to Nevis is now more convenient than ever. American Airlines launches a nonstop service from New York's JFK Airport to neighboring St. Kitts, beginning November 18 2007. For travel assistance contact Jan Scanlon at www.travelfalcon.net or Gwen Trucco at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The new Boeing 757 with 188 seats will run on the following schedule:
Wednesdays and Sundays
Depart JFK at 10:15 am - Arrive SKB at 3:15 pm
Depart SKB at 4:25 pm - Arrive JFK at 9:25 pm

Starting in January 2009 British Airlines will offer a direct flight into St Kitts from London Gatwick.

FROM:	TO:

EUROPE
London / British Airways	St Kitts (ferry, sea bridge or sea taxi)
London / Virgin Atlantic	Antigua - Nevis (American Eagle, Liat, )
London / Caribbean Airlines	Antigua - Nevis (American Eagle, Liat, )

Manchester / British Midland	Antigua - Nevis (American Eagle, Liat,)
Amsterdam / KLM	St Maarten – Nevis (Liat, Winair)
Paris / Air France	St Maarten – Nevis (Liat, Winair)

CANADA
Toronto / Air Canada	Antigua – Nevis (American Eagle, Liat, )
Toronto / Sky Service	St Kitts- Nevis (ferry, sea taxi)

USA
New York / American Airlines	St Kitts - Nevis (ferry, Sea bridge, sea taxi)
Miami / American Airlines	St Kitts - Nevis (ferry, Sea Brdge, sea taxi)
Miami / Caribbean Airlines	Antigua – Nevis (American Eagle, Liat, )
Fort Lauderdale / Pan-Am	St Kitts - Nevis (ferry,Sea Bridge, sea taxi)
Philadelphia Charlotte NC / US airways	St Kitts – Nevis (ferry, Sea Bridge, sea taxi)
Puerto Ric0 / AmericanAirlines	St Kitts - Nevis (ferry, sea bridge, sea taxi)

Cape Air's Caribbean presence will expand on November 11 with the start of service between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Nevis, West Indies. Cape Air will operate one daily flight between Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport and Vance W. Amory International Airport. An enhanced schedule, which will include a second flight four days a week, will begin on December 22*.

Dep. San Juan	Arr. Nevis	Freq.	Dep. Nevis	Arr. San Juan	Freq.
4:21 pm	6:00 pm	Daily	10:00 am	11:30 am	Daily
*5:51 pm	7:30 pm	Th, F, Sat, Sun	*8:45 am	10:15 am	M, F, Sat, Sun

Cape Air Reservations: 264.498.2279 (West Indies)

284.495.2100 (British Virgin Islands) 866.CAPE.AIR (toll free US &USVI)

book online at www.capeair.com

Air Canada will begin scheduled seasonal service into St. Kitts' Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on December 23, 2011 for the peak winter 2011/ 2012 travel season which ends in April 2012. The non-stop flight will operate from Toronto on Fridays leaving Toronto (YYZ) at 10.20 a.m. and will arrive into St. Kitts (SKB) at 4.20 p.m. This will be the island's only non-stop commercial flight from Canada, effectively making St. Kitts and its sister island, Nevis, a more viable winter destination choice for travelers from this key North American market.The same-day return flight will depart St. Kitts at 5:20 p.m. and arrive into Toronto at 9.40 p.m.

Effective December 1, 2011, Air Sunshine will begin scheduled air service from Puerto Rico to Nevis via St. Thomas. The airline will fly into Nevis 4 days per week (Sun,Wed,Thur,Fri), overnight and return the following morning (Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Schedule:

Flight #508 Depart SJU at 4:00pm - Depart STT at 5:00pm - Arr Nev at 6:00pm

Flight #501 Depart Nev at 8:30 am - Arr STT at 9:30 am - Arr SJU at 10:45am

For reservations please visit http://www.airsunshine.com/Res-Request.htm

Accommodation



OUALIE BEACH HOTEL – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: (1)(869) 469 9735
The Oualie Beach Hotel is 5 miles from the event site, on the bike course, it is on the beach and this is where the Wheel World Cycle Shop is located, ride time to town 25 mins (casual) Room rate is US.00 plus taxes 20%
NISBET PLANTATION BEACH CLUB - Tel: (1)(869) 469 9325
Room rates of US5 EP plus 20% to cover tax and service charge in our superior rooms, Nisbet Hotel is situated on the Northern end of the island 7 kms from the event site. It is managed by a keen cyclist who is also participating in the Triathlon. Nisbet is one of the superior quality hotels on Nevis.
GOLDEN ROCK HOTEL, Gingerland, Nevis
Tel: (869) 469 5207/ 469 – 0499 Fax: (869) 469 1088 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ideally located on the slopes of Mount Nevis; with spectacular views of Redonda and access to wonderful hiking trails, a great location to relax around our swimming pool.