STAR MILE 2.5, NEVIS TO ST KITTS CROSS CHANNEL SWIM. (9th Annual Bente Weber Memorial)

March 27th 2011

General Information

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). In 2009 we had a record number of finishers (96) and a new event record was set by Rhian Purdy 1:05:21.


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

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)

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.
PINNEYS BEACH HOTEL, Charlestown, 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 in Nevis; few minutes walk to the center of Charlestown and access directly to the beach or relax around our swimming pool.

Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club