2024 Speedo SALT Series AMI Hogfish Swim

Hogfish Swim

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A NOTE FROM THE SALTY CREW

WOW... here we are, year #5.

As many of you know, this race was “where it all start-ed” for Salty Sports Society and the Speedo SALT Series. While every member of this crew had a long history with open water swimming, it was the first time we all came together. It was the first step of a passion project that has brought so many amazing people into our lives. Swimmers, volunteers, sponsors, locals, and lifeguards. You have all kept us smiling, on our toes, and committed to providing an amazing experience for everyone that attends our races.

A slice of Old Florida neatly tucked along the Gulf, this island is one of our favorite places to escape the world, and enjoy a fun filled weekend. We are so excited to wel-come you to enjoy this special destination and this amazing open water community (Go Hogfish!) with us.

We hope you’ll take the time to explore, have an adventure, and make an island story all your own.

See you soon!

- Salty Crew

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, May 10, 2024

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Packet Pick Up & Happy Hour

Location: Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar

12332 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton FL

Save time on race morning. Swing by and pick up your packet on Friday. Our race staff will be available to answer last minute questions and offer free high fives and questionable advice.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Race Day Timeline

6:30 am – Athlete Check-In/Body Marking Opens

7:30 am – Swim Course Review – Q&A

8:00 am – 2.4-mile Race Begins

8:10 am – 1.2-mile Race Begins

Awards Ceremony will take place on the beach after results have been finalized for each event.

COURSE DETAILS

Beach Start into the water

Turn right at the orange/yellow arch (Turn 1)

Swim straight keeping buoys on your left

Large Yellow Triangle Buoys signal approx. halfway to the Turn Buoys

Turn left 90 degrees at the Large Orange Buoy (Turn 2)

Continue to next Large Orange Buoy

Turn left 90 degrees at Large Orange Buoys (Turn 3)

Continue straight passing another Large Yellow Buoy

At the 3rd Large Orange Buoy turn 90 degrees left (Turn 4) Continue straight in towards the finishline

Keep all of the race buoys on your left after the first turn

1.2 Mile swimmers finish under the finish line arch

2.4 Mile swimmers will continue for an additional lap

*Course direction may change due to weather

What to Remember No Matter What

1.2 Mile = 1 Lap

2.4 Mile = 2 Laps

Turn right to swim through the orange/yellow arch

Keep the Buoys on your Left

Go around the Turn Buoys (Large Orange Triangles)

Don’t Cut Corners (you’re better than that!)

SIGHT! & please don’t head to Mexico!

Click on this page to explore the Bradenton Area

Bib Number/Body Marking

You will be assigned a bib number.

If you are not wearing a wetsuit, mark your left and right upper arms with your bib number on race morning at the Body Marking tent.

If you are wearing a wetsuit, mark the outside of both of your hands at the Body Marking tent.

This event will be chip timed. You must have a chip and body marking to enter the water.

RACE RULES

Water Safety

There will be plenty of water safety personnel on the course including kayaks, rescue boards, and PWC.

You are permitted to hold onto a watercraft momentarily to catch your breath.

You may NOT advance down the course while holding onto watercraft.

If you experience any issues while in the water, take off your swim cap and wave it over your head while treading water and a safety watercraft will come to your aid.