It’s that time again! The annual Palau Open Water (Swimming) Championship is on this Saturday, May 11 with six different events that cater to every swimming level. This is Palau Swimming Association’s “signature” event hosted by Palau Pacific Resort. This event also doubles as Leg 3 of Palau’s Open Water Grand Prix.
This year’s championship takes place off the Palau Pacific Resort beach front. It features two long-distance events – 5 kilometers and 3 kilometers. Both long distance events start early with late registration and check-in at 6 AM and kick off at 7 AM.
Shorter distance events – 250, 500, and 1500 meters – are up next. Late registration and check-in take place 7:30-8:15 AM on the beach with events starting at 9. The 250-meter course runs along the beach in shallow water and is appropriate for novice swimmers including children in the learn-to-swim program. Following the short-distance events, there will be a 4 X 250m relay event. In this event, a 4-person team (at least one of each gender) swims a 250-meter relay. This is a fun event. You can make your own team or Palau Aquatics will make them up on the beach. Awarding and a light brunch will follow completion of the relay.
Palau Swimming welcomes all swimmers – residents and visitors – to take part in this premier event.
There is still time to register via email (palauswimming@gmail.com), stop by the pool Friday evening, or come on down to the beach Saturday morning ready for some healthy exercise, beach time, and lots of fun.