34th ANNUAL RICHARDSON ROUGHWATER SWIM
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023
START: 9:00 a.m. Richardson Ocean Park, Hilo. CHECK-IN: 7:45 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.
34th Annual Richardson Roughwater Swim Flyer & Release of Claims Forms (Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, 9:00 a.m.)

COURSE: Approximately 1 mile. Start at the beach (left of lifeguard stand), swim out the channel entrance; round buoy to the LEFT and swim towards Wai‘olena. Swim towards 3rd buoy for turn- around and continue back on same course rounding channel buoy on your RIGHT (see map below).

EQUIPMENT: You may swim with or without fins; any swimmer wishing to use a snorkel, or other equipment, must register in the FINS category. Please indicate category on entry form. No flotation devices, wet suits or hand gloves / paddles may be used.

AWARDS: Awards will be given for first place in the FINLESS categories only. Age group breakdown: 10-14 years (Keiki), 15-19 years, 20-34 years, 35-49 years, 50-64 years (Masters), 65+ (Seniors),
80+ (Kupuna)

NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION; NO MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED ON 10/22/2023.

T-SHIRT: Participants will receive a T-Shirt, while supplies last. Please indicate size on entry form.
**Shirts are limited in quantity** 

COURSE CONDITIONS: The Richardson Roughwater Swim is held on a 1 (one)-mile course in open ocean conditions. This is an event for swimmers with strong swimming skills. There are rocks and there may be waves breaking over an outside reef near the channel entrance and ocean swells with strong current along coastline. There will be course marshals and buoys marking the course. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 961-8694 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.