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Published:
May 17, 2008
Entries
invited for Burnham-On-Sea's annual Stert Island Swim
 Brave
swimmers wanting to take part in Burnham-On-Sea's annual Stert
Island Swim can now sign up to take part in the event.
The
entry period for the popular summer event has begun - and entry
forms are available through Burnham-On-Sea.com at the bottom of
this page.
Up
to eighty swimmers take part in the unique 2,400m race from Burnham
beach to Stert Island and back - although last year's event was
cancelled due to stormy weather. The
2008 event will take place on Sunday July 27th at 1.30pm.
 Burnham-On-Sea.com
reported in February
how West Country Tri-Athletes had agreed to take over the popular
summer event after Sedgemoor District Council said it could no
longer afford to run it.
Organiser
Sara Hudghton of West Country Triathletes told Burnham-On-Sea.com:
"Our preparations are going really well. We've already had
a good response with 30 places taken and lots of interest."
"Participants
should be over 18 years old and confident in their ability in
open water. It usually takes between 23 and 60 minutes to complete
the course."
The
closing date for entries, which cost £10 per person, is
Monday 14th July and none will be accepted on the day. The
event is supported by Burnham and Highbridge Town Council, BARB,
the RNLI, Natural England, Taunton Canoe Club and Wessex Ambulance
Service.
Entry
forms are available via the link below, plus Burnham-On-Sea Swimming
Pool and Tourist Information Centre.
RELATED
LINKS:
Entry form for 2008 Stert
Island Swim [PDF document]
Athletics
group comes to the rescue of Stert Swim
High
winds cancel 2007 Stert Island Swim
Online
video of the 2006 Stert Island Swim
2006
Stert Island Swim Results
2005 Stert Island
Swim Results
2004
Stert Island Swim Results
2003
Stert Island Swim Results
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