The 7th Annual Eco-Swim is Saturday, November 10, 2007

Four open water-swimming races will be held on Saturday November 10, 2007.  This 7th annual open swim will include, as in previous years, a long distance 10K, 5K, 3K, plus this year a 1K.  All the races will start at Capt. Don’s Habitat swimming along the coast to the north and back to Capt. Don’s Habitat.

The races are open to men and women of all ages and abilities.  Masks and snorkels can be used without penalty and fins can also be used, but then you will be placed in a different prize category.

While there will be “elite” swimmers competing at top speeds, the race is really for FUN and designed for all who wish to swim at their own pace, simply for the joy of swimming in the pristine waters of Bonaire.

The registration fee for all local participants’ and residents of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba with a sedula is Naf. 25.00 (USD $14.04) for adults and NAF. 10.00 (USD $5.62) for kids.  This covers the registration fee, a pasta dinner, T-shirt, swim cap, and a bag.  For entry forms, drop by the BONHATA office next to the lighthouse at the Harbour Village Marina and talk to Diana Sint Jago.  Remember – this need not be a competition!  Come join us and have some fun in the 7th Annual Bonaire Eco Swim!

The program for the event is:

Friday, November 9th:
3:00 to 5:00 pm – official registration, Aquarius Meeting Room, Captain Don’s Habitat
5:00 to 5:30 pm – pre-race meeting
5:30pm to 7:00 pm – pasta dinner at Rumrunners Restaurant.

Saturday, November 10th:
7:00 to 7:30 am – Check in at Capt. Don’s Habitat for all races
8:00 start of all races

Dutch Antilles Express, Capt. Don’s Habitat, Sand Dollar Condominium Resort, Maduro & Curiel’s Bank, Rumrunners Restaurant, Golden Reef Inn, Samur Sailing Charters, Tourism Corporation Bonaire, Bonaire Marine Park, Divi Dive, Bonaire Dive & Adventure, Budget Car Rental, Bonaire Sailing Foundation, Aqua Moon Adventures, Swim Paddles and the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association are the sponsors for this open water swim event.

“SPECIAL NOTICE” to all pleasure boats, dive boats, fishing boats and others, please be advised that there will be closure of some nothern dive sites during the racing hours of 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday November 10, 2007.  The Bonaire National Marine Park will notify you of which sites will be closed.  If you are boating through the area, please take extreme care as there will be many swimmers in the water between the hours mentioned above.  (Source:  BONHATA)

<< Back to main