2008 Race Info
A benefit race for the
Logan Rutledge Children’s Foundation
The Logan Rutledge Children’s foundation presents the 7th annual Lowcountry Splash Open Water Swim.
Date: May 31, 2008
Start Time: 8:00 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 Charleston Harbor Marina and Resorts at Patriot's Point.
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 & Combo) Top place for age group.
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.
Entry Fee
Early Registration - Received No later than May 17th, 2008
$45
Normal Registration - May 17th to May 30th
$55
Race Day Registration
$55
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 Charleston Harbor Hilton. You may order an embroidered towel for $??.
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.
Transportation
Shuttle service from The Charleston Harbor Hilton will begin at 6:30 am. The last Shuttle bus will leave Patriot's Point at 7:45am. 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 The Charleston Harbor Hilton at 6:30am and finish at 7:30 am. NO EXCEPTIONS
Check in Process
Friday race packet pick up will be at the RCC Mount Pleasant Facility beginning at 12:30 pm and close at 8:00 pm. Race day packet pick up will be at the shuttle area the Harbor Hilton starting at 6:30 am.
Body marking and receive your numbered swim cap at shuttle pickup...for those being dropped off at ??
