2024-2025
Rylock Summer Sea Swims and
Rylock Windows & Doors Endurance Swim Series
All competitors MUST REGISTER ONLINE no later than the night before their first swim!
REGISTRATION is now open for 2024-25
Thursday Night Rylock Summer Sea Swim Series
Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Thursday, March 13, 2025
Location:
Nelson Yacht Club
Wakefield Quay, Nelson, 7010
Map and Directions
Thursday Night Schedule:
- 5:00 pm Check-in opens
- 5:45 pm Check-in closes sharply (no late entries or check-ins)
- 5:50 pm Race briefing (all swimmers must be out of the water, on the ramp, ready for the swim, and listening carefully to the briefing)
- 6:00 pm First wave starts, followed by each subsequent wave approximately 1 min. apart
Race Options & Wave Starts:
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- Short course: orange caps
- Long course (3 separate waves)
- Wave 1: Strong swimmers (white caps)
- Wave 2: Confident swimmers (green caps)
- Wave 3: Recreational swimmers (red caps)
Each night will feature a short and a long course. The short course will generally range from 300m to 800m, while the long course will be 1000m to 1500m. Exact distances may vary depending on conditions. Where possible, the short course will extend to longer distances in the new year.
Less confident swimmers are encouraged to start at the rear of wave two or three. Kayakers will keep a close watch on these swimmers, who will also be monitored by a shore official at all times. Choose these options if you enjoy the company and security of the series environment but are not concerned about competition or times (though times will be recorded as a check to ensure all swimmers are accounted for).
Times will be adjusted to reflect the wave start, so you’ll receive your exact swim time. It’s important to verify your wave start during registration and ensure you have the correct coloured cap.
Payment Options
Select one:
- Pay Online Full Series (Non-Member): $135
- Select this option to pay online as a non-member.
- Pay Online Full Series (Club Member): $70
- Must be a Nelson Tri Member for the 2024-2025 race season. Select this option to pay online as a club member. You must be a registered member to receive the discount. To become a member, visit Nelson Tri Club Membership for the 2024-2025 season. You’ll need to confirm your membership by entering your club membership number.
- School Student U18 (Non-Member): $100
- Select this option to pay online for school students under 18 who are non-members.
- School Student U18 (Club Member): $60
- Must be a Nelson Tri Member for the 2024-2025 race season. Select this option to pay online as a school student U18 club member. You must be a registered member to receive the discount. To become a member, visit Nelson Tri Club Membership for the 2024-2025 season. You’ll need to confirm your membership by entering your club membership number.
- #Pay at Event (Single Swim):
- Bring cash on the night of your swim. Select this option if you plan to do a one-off swim or are a casual swimmer. Cash only on the night of each swim.
- Nelson Club Member: $15 + $5 for *swim cap (1st swim total $20)
- (Must be a Nelson Tri Club member for the 2024-2025 race season)
- Non-Member: $20 + $5 for *swim cap (1st swim total $25)
*Swim caps -All swimmers must wear the correct colour-coded series swim cap. If you don’t already have a series swim cap, you can purchase one for $5 and use it throughout the season.
All swimmers must register online no later then the night before their first swim!
The Rylock Windows & Doors Sea Swim Endurance Series 2024-25
Dive into our exciting Rylock Windows & Doors Sea Swim Endurance Series, featuring four captivating races held on select Sundays throughout the season. Below, you can select and register for each race you’d like to participate in.
Race Options:
- Rylock Windows & Doors Opening Splash 2km
Date: December 1, 2024 - Rylock Windows & Doors 2km Eyebright Mile -40th Anniversary Swim
Date: December 29, 2024 - Rylock 3.8km Ironman Challenge
Date: January 26, 2025 - Rylock 5km Challenge
Date: March 30, 2025
Please note that registration for the Endurance Series is separate from the Thursday Night swims, and you must register online for each Endurance swim you plan to participate in.
IMPORTANT: Swim Cap Requirement
For safety and easy identification during races, all participants are required to wear a yellow-colored series swim cap. This rule ensures that everyone can be easily spotted in the water.
COSTS:
- Non-member: $30 per swim
- Series Swim Cap: $5 for non-members (the same cap can be used for all Endurance Series swims)
- Club member: $20 per swim (Club members receive one free series swim cap)
Payment Options:
- Pay online non-member ($30): Select this option for online payment (for non-members).
- Pay online Club member ($20): This option is for registered Nelson Tri Club members for the 2023-2024 race season. To receive the club member discount, you must be a registered member. Become a member at Nelson Tri Club Membership and have your membership confirmation email for proof. Club members receive one free series swim cap.
- Pay at event (cash on the day of the swim): Choose this option if you prefer to pay in cash on the day of the swim.
- Series swim cap ($5): Select this option if you’re a non-member and need a series swim cap. Please note that club members receive one free swim cap, and all swimmers must wear the correct color-coded cap.
Online Registration:
To register for the Rylock Windows & Doors Endurance Series, please click the button below. All competitors are required to register online the night before the swim.
Swimmer Requirements:
Given the nature of these events and the challenges of tide and wave conditions, it’s essential that all athletes feel comfortable and confident swimming 500m front crawl in open water while making significant forward progress at all times. Adherence to this requirement will be at the sole discretion of the race director.
NO REFUND Policy:
Please note that the Nelson Triathlon Club has a NO REFUND policy on club events.
Separate Registration:
You will need to register separately for the Rylock Endurance Series and the Thursday Night Swim Series. Unfortunately, we don’t have one registration for both.