The Swim
The swim is approximately 1k swim
The race will start from the beach immediately to the east of the derelict West Pier. You will swim out from the beach between a line of kayaks / canoes and the West Pier. Turn left around the last kayak or buoy and head towards the Brighton Palace Pier. As this turn marker is a fair distance from the shore, the bunching of swimmers at the turn should be minimized. The referee will confirm these points and brief you regarding the finish line.
A chip, a numbered coloured cap and felt tip (on skin!) numbering will be given to you on check in. This will identify you as an official entrant and also enable boat handlers to see you easily. If you require to be taken from the water during the race please signal to the nearest craft to you by raising your hand.
The race terminates at an arch floating at a point in the middle of the pier which will be clearly visible on the day. You must go under the arch for your chip timer to register.
Swim through the pier and turn left down to the beach. Traditionally you would exit the swim on the step at the back of the pier, but due to safety we can no longer finish on the pier so it’s a beach finish instead. You will swim back to shore and finish outside the Brighton swimming club arch where you will be greeted by a marshall for you to give in your chip and race number.
If you leave the water before finishing please ensure that the recorders on the beach are advised as soon as possible.
Only official boats or kayakers are permitted to accompany swimmers.
The prize giving will take place at Sea Lanes Brighton which is a 10 min walk from the finish line. This will take place approx 90 mins after the race has completed.
If postponed the race will be held on 19th July.
The race will be postponed if boats cannot be launched because of rough sea. If weather predictions are severe cancellation will be 48 hours before, if it’s changeable conditions, we will make the call 24 hours before. An e-mail confirming or cancelling the swim will be sent to all entrants.
The race organiser reserves the right to remove swimmers from the water after 1 hour on safety grounds. Safety craft will be on duty for a limited time.
The Pier to Pier Race Trophies
This is a first past the post race where everyone will set off at the same time, open to swimmers in any swimwear. (no fins)
- 1st male
- 2nd Male
- 3rd Male
- 1st female
- 2nd female
- 3rd female
- First Veteran male over 40
- First Veteran female over 40
- First Brighton Swimming club male swimmer over 25
- First Brighton Swimming club female over 25
- Finishing medal for all completing the course