4 July 2009 – Hong Kong
2.2km race. Visit event website.
View promotional video (3m 01s).
Video (5m 58s) from the So-U.TV team of 2008 action from Hong Kong’s top open water event. Swimmers of all ages and athletic abilities jumped into the sea to swim from Big Wave Bay to Rocky Bay Beach (Shek O Back Beach). The race ended with a wild beach party celebrating sport and the environment. Half of the registration fees were donated to the WWF for their Ocean Conservation Program. Want to know more – click to watch the video.
View video of Oriental pipes and drums performance from 2008 (3m 44s)
With credit to Steven Munatones and www.10Kswimmer.com.