Race Info
A benefit race for the
Logan Rutledge Children’s Foundation
The Logan Rutledge Children’s foundation presents the 9th annual Lowcountry Splash Open Water Swim.
New Info on Suits
Date: June 5, 2010
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Start Location: Hobcaw Yacht Club
Race Course: This 2.4 mile open water swim (same as the IronMan Triathlon) will take place in the Charleston Harbor. Swimmers will start at Hobcaw Yacht Club, swimming along the Mount Pleasant shoreline, under the New Cooper River Bridge, passing the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier and finish at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Center.
Water Temp: The average water temperature in May is mid to upper 70's.
Race Safety: The US Coast Guard, Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue, Town of Mount Pleasant, and a fleet of kayakers and other safety vessels will monitor the course to ensure the swimmers' safety. There will be 6 foot tall buoys throughout the course.
The Splash Competitions & Awards
Top 3 Male & Female Overall
Age Groups
Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (no duplicate awards).
The Cooper River Over Under Challenge
Consists of best combined time for the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Splash (Top Male, Female).
Team Competition
Consists of 10 or more swimmers from your swim team or from your own
team of splashers. The fastest team wins. If the team has more than
10 people, the fastest 10 times from your group will be counted
toward the competition.
Attention All Competitors...New Race Info on Suits
Suits
The Lowcountry Splash will operate under the
rules of USA Swimming that state:
"Open water swimmers are allowed to wear swimsuits that cover the neck, but do not extend past the shoulders nor below the ankle. However, all swimsuits must be made from textile materials (ie. lycra or nylon) no rubberized materal such as polyurethane or neoprene is allowed."
Entry Fee
Early Registration - $50 from 1/1/2010 to 6/2/2010
Late Registration - $60 from 6/3/2010 to 6/5/2010. Day of Registration from 6:30 - 7:00 AM. No registrants after 7:00 AM.
Entry Fee is non-refundable including the event of inclement weather or water conditions.
Fees include t-shirt, swim cap and reception at the awards ceremony at the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Center. You may also order an embroidered towel for $25.
Rules
Personal Escorts will not be permitted in the race course. The race official’s primary concern will be for the health and safety of the swimmers and reserve the right to disqualify individuals and cancel the event if conditions warrant.
Wetsuits - are allowed, but will not be eligible for prizes.
Transportation
Shuttle service from Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Center will begin at 6:30 AM. The last Shuttle bus will leave Patriot's Point at 6:45 AM. All bags must be labeled and will be taken from the start to the finish. We strongly discourage participants from parking at Hobcaw Yacht Club. There is NO Parking Available and vehicles will be turned away. There will be no shuttle service or other form of transportation to return anyone to their car at Hobcaw.
Late registration and check in will take place at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Center at 6:15 AM and finish at 7:15 AM, NO EXCEPTIONS.
ATTENTION ALL SWIMMERS AND SPECTATORS. NEW INFORMATION. Per new policy at the Patriots Point Naval Museum, anyone who parks in the Patriots Point parking lot or road directly adjacent behind is expected to a $3.00 parking fee per car. We appreciate your understanding that this is mandated by the venue, Patriots Point and not the decision of The Lowcountry Splash.
Check in Process
Friday race packet pick up will be at the RCC Mount Pleasant Facility beginning at noon and closing at 6:30 PM. Race day packet pick up will be at the shuttle area the Patriots Point starting at 6:30 AM.
Body marking and Numbered Swim Cap at Shuttle Pickup
...for those being dropped off at Hobcaw Yacht Club, you will not be able to get your race packet at the yacht club, but you will be able to have body marking done there.
