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March 30th 2014

General Information

 

The swim distance is 2.5miles (4km)

Oualie Beach on Nevis to Cockleshell Bay on St Kitts

The 2014 swim will be the 12th 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 and the world.

In 2013 there were a record number of finishers (127) and in 2011 a new event record was set by Olivier Marceau in a time of 58:09.

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'.

This year the event has partnered with the St Kitts Turtle Monitoring Group to raise awareness and funds for this important conservation project, http://www.stkittsturtles.org/

 

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RACING - Competition class: only regulation swimwear and goggles allowed, prize category.

ASSISTED - Challenge category: for those persons wishing to use fins, snorkels,      masks, wetsuits, and/or flippers, non prize category.  

 

ENTRY FEES:

(before January 31st)   US$65.00

(before February 28th) US$70.00

(after March 1st)           US$75.00

(*Race Day*            US$85.00

                    

THE ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:

  • T-shirt
  • Finisher Medal
  • Swim Cap
  • Rescue boats and kayaks in case you need to rest, feed or stop.
  • Prizes and a breakfast party on St.Kitts after the swim
  • One way Boat transportation (from St. Kitts or Nevis before or after the swim)

 

PRIZE CATEGORIES:-

     

      Under 19, 20 - 39, 40 - 49, Over 50

      Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female in all categories.

 

* SPecial event prize of EC$500 cash to anyone who breaks the current course record * 

 

 

ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION:

 

        Boat travel from St Kitts, boats will leave Reggae Beach bar dock from 06.30.

       Swimmers must bring proof of registration to secure free boat passage.

       Swimmers must attend the pre race safety briefing.

       Swimmers must wear the official race caps issued at the start.

      

EVENT SOUVENIRS

Participants. swimmer athletes, supporters and spectators purchase a souvenir / memento of the event while also participating in local Nevis / St Kitts

Turtle Conservation efforts. Proceeds will be donated to Conservation Efforts....Great Opportunity to help our endangered tropical wildlife! Limited supplies!

Available at pre race functions and on Race Event Day.  Don't forget to bring a little extra cash - these make for great gifts too!

 

Water Bottle US$10.00

Swim Diary or Event Training Manual / Daytimer   US$10.00


TRAINING SWIMS - Pre Race

There will be two pre race warm up 'Beach to Beach' swims which will include a swim guide and kayak escort, followed by lunch.

SWIM 1) 27th March, 11.00 am from Oualie Beach to Gateways Restaurant - Cost US$45.00 (W/O lunch US$30.00)

SWIM 2) 28th March 11.00 am from Oualie Beach to Yachtsman Grill - Cost US$55.00 (W/O lunch US$35.00)

To sign up for either swim please contact event organizer by email:- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or phone (869) 664 2843

CHANNEL SWIM  TIPS

Tip No.1) By Christina Wensman, overall event winner of 2013.

  1. Pick a point and keep in line with it. Make sure it is a point you can see if the waves are big that day (a high peak, etc). If your point is to the right of Cockleshell Beach, make sure to adjust to the left  a bit as you get closer to keep yourself in the straightest line.
  2. Do not let the ocean get the best of you. Know your limits, and remember that 95% of the swim is all mental.
  3. Enjoy the swim, it is absolutely wonderful and truly beautiful!

 

       Tip No. 2) By Tim Nokes - 2 time swimmer " I always take my line of sight from Oualie Beach by lining up with the highest peak above Cockleshell Beach on St Kitts, i call it 'Nokes Knoll'

 


  

FEATURED ATHLETES 2014 -

CHRISTINA WENSMAN - 1st Place Overall 2013 - (1:05:44)

I started swimming when I was about 3 and have been swimming ever since. I swam and played water polo all the way through high school and went on to play Division I Water Polo for 4 years while I got my undergraduate degree. Once I finished playing competitively I continued to train and swim with master’s teams and playing regional tournaments.

 

VALERIE GREGOIRE - 3rd place Overall 2013 - (1:09:46)

I started swimming when I was about 3 and have been swimming ever since. I swam and played water polo all the way through high school and went on to play Division I Water Polo for 4 years while I got my undergraduate degree. Once I finished playing competitively I continued to train and swim with master’s teams and playing regional tournaments. I did just 3 “open water races”: 2 in a Lake in Canada and the channel swim in St. Kitts & Nevis.

 

JANE HANSOM -

At school and university Jane competed in swimming events at a national level, but only recently regained this interest in the sport. She now swims for the Camden and Swiss Cottage Masters team in London; usually only swimming 1500m for Olympic distance triathlons, so the Nevis-St Kitts swim is a step up.

 

Had a great year in 2013 winning gold in the European Triathlon Championships in Turkey, Bronze in the World Aquathlon Champs and 4th in the World Triathlon Champs in Hyde Park, London.

 

 

 

TOP TEN FEMALE/MALE SWIMMERS 2013

 

Female                                                          Male


1) Christina Wensman      - 1:05:44               1) Shastri Roberts   - 1:11:33

2) Annette Holmgren         -1:08;19               2) Al Gruber           - 1:13:35

3) Valerie Gregoire           - 1:09:46               3) Wyatt Redondo   - 1:15:00

4) Natahsha Ruschenski    - 1:11:28               4) Kai Jordon          - 1:19:30

5) Gabrielle Asay              - 1:12:35               5) Jack Iliff             - 1:23:38

6) Amanda Blom              - 1:13:25               6) Daniel Fischman  - 1:23:48

7) Katherine Cochrane      - 1:14:03               7) Andrew Grannell - 1:29:35

8) Denise Priddy              - 1:19:15               8) Kevin Tessereen  - 1:31:17

9) Madison Griffiths          - 1:19:43               9) Alexander Prell    - 1:36:30

10) Jennifer Tesseneer     - 1:22:12              10) Joseph DeMattia  - 1:40:36 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY NEVIS~ST KITTS CHANNEL SWIM

With the registration to the Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim, 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 2014
33% cancellation fee

From 1 March 2014
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 St.Kitts and Nevis. The start is at Oualie Beach on Nevis and the finish is on St Kitts at Cockleshell Beach. The distance is 2.5miles (4.1km).

 

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Transport

how to get to Nevis...

 

From the U.S., Canada and Europe, there are four primary gateways to Nevis. The most common route from the U.S. and Canada is through San Juan, Puerto Rico. It's now possible to fly non-stop from San Juan to Nevis on direct flights provided by Cape Air, Tradewinds Aviation, Seabourne Airlines & Air Sunshine.  Other connection points include Antigua, St. Maarten and St. Kitts.  For connections in St. Kitts, you have the option of taking a scenic ferry ride to Nevis using any of the ferry services listed (see Getting to Nevis by Sea). No reservation is required. You would need to take a quick taxi ride from the airport in St. Kitts to the ferry terminal. The cost of the ferry to Nevis differs according to the service used, but price ranges from US $8.00 to US $9.50 one way. No reservations are required for the ferry service.


Europe
London

Carriers

To

British Airways
Virgin Atlantic

Antigua to Nevis Fly Montserrat

British Airways
Virgin Atlantic

Barbados / St. Lucia to NevisFly Montserrat

British Airways

St. Kitts (Ferries and Water Taxis to Nevis)

Holland

Carriers

To

KLM

St. Maarten to Nevis - Winair

France

Carriers

To

Air France

St. Maarten to Nevis - Winair

 

Canada

Carriers

To

Air Canada

Antigua to NevisFly Montserrat

Air Canada

St. Kitts to Nevis (Every Friday)- 3 local ferries service Nevis (times may vary per day of the week)

 

USA

Carriers

To

American Airlines

New York to St. Kitts - 2 times weekly (Sunday and Thursday)

Miami to St. Kitts - Daily

US Airways

Charlotte to St. Kitts - Once weekly (Saturday)

Delta

Atlanta to St. Kitts - Once weekly (Saturday)

Continental, Delta, United Airlines, USAir, JetBlue from different US States

San Juan to Nevis - (daily) Cape Air, Tradewinds Aviation, Seabourne Airlines & Air Sunshine

San Juan to St. Kitts - (daily) LIAT

 

St. Croix to Nevis - Seaborne, Coastal Air

St. Thomas to Nevis - Air Sunshine

Tortola to Nevis - Air Sunshine

St. Maarten to Nevis - Winair
 
Antigua to Nevis - Fly Montserrat


Charter Companies
Charter flights and day trips from Nevis to neighboring islands can be arranged. You can contact one of these airlines: 

Cape Air
Phone: 866-CAPE-AIR or
246-498-2279 
Website:
www.capeair.com 
Email:
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Air Sunshine
Phone:
USA & Canada:
1-800-327-8900
Puerto Rico: 1-888-879-8900
Tortola: 1-284-495-8900
Florida: 1-800-435-8900
Website: www.airsunshine.com
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Liat
Phone:
869-469-5238 or 268-480-5625 (Antigua)
Website:
www.liatairline.com 
E-mail:
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Winair
Head Office
Tel: 599-545-4273/4230/4210
E-mail:
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For online reservations: www.fly-winair.com
Nevis Contact: Tel: 869-469-5302
Fax: 869-469-5104

Tradewind Aviation, LLC
Phone:
203.267.3305
Fax 203.267.3310
Toll free: 800.376.7922
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Website: www.tradewindaviation.com



 

 

 

 

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Accommodation

MOUNT NEVIS HOTELThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: (1)(869) 469 9373

Situated on the slopes of Round Hill and less than 2km  from the race start, the Mount Nevis Hotel offers spectacular views and wonderful service.

We can offer a room rate of US$175 (discounted from US$400) for both our Deluxe & Superior Rooms, exclusive of tax & service & inclusive of breakfast.

 
OUALIE BEACH HOTELThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tel: (1)(869) 469 9735

The Oualie Beach Hotel is on the beach where the swim starts, and this is where the Wheel World Cycle Shop is located, Single occupancy Room rate is US$98.00 plus taxes 20%, Double Ocupancy rate is US$120.00 plus taxes

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NISBET PLANTATION BEACH CLUB - Tel: (1)(869) 469 9325
  • Room rates TBC to cover tax and service charge in our superior rooms, Nisbet Hotel is situated on the Northern end of the island 3kms from the event site.
  • Nisbet is one of the superior quality hotels on Nevis.

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