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1. Transfer from and to the airport, with CQ connections. If you haven’t done it yet. Please visit https://cqconnections.com.au/rockhampton-airport-transfers/ and fill out the form for Paul.

Swims

FRIDAY

Swim Middle Island (11:30am) and 1km (3:00pm) on Friday

You can catch 9:00 am ferry from the mainland and be on time for the swim (Keppel Konnections) Last ferry of the Island on Friday is  @6:00pm (Keppel Konnections)

Tow Floats
Participants who swim around Middle and Keppel Island events MUST wear a bright orange tow float. No exceptions. If you pre-purchased a float, it will be in your goody bag.

Safety Sign-in/Sign-out prior to the swim.

Each participant must sign-in and sign-out before and after the swim. There will be a person on the beach, in bright yellow, at the start and the finish of each swim you will have to see that person and let him/her know that you are participating and that you are finished.
EXAMPLE:
At the Start: “G’Day, #125 Julie Boxsell is here for the swim”.
At the Finish: “Oh man, that was amaaazing. #125 Julie Boxsell, yes, I’m all good, ready for some food and drinks”.

Bib/Temporary Tattoo

Participants who swim around Middle and Keppel Island events will be given temporary tattoos for their swimmer number in their registration bag. If you are doing multiple events, this number is the same for both events. If you are a relay swimmer, only one swimmer in the team will get tattoo numbers.
Placement: Please place these numbers on your left upper arm. There are instructions on the back who to apply them.

SATURDAY

SAK2024 Swim Around Keppel on Saturday (~9:30am)

7:30 Keppel Konnections ferry is the one to catch, Return ferries are @4:00pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm ( Keppel Konnections )

Check-in & Safety Sign-in

Check-in

For all the events, check-in will be available starting Friday, August 30th @ 9:30am at KISA’s stand at the Hideaway Bistro.  You can check-in and grab your goody bag at any time through the weekend.
Please get this done as early as possible so we can close registrations all together and focus on other things.
• If you pre-purchased items, they will be in your goody bag.
• Dinner: The “stick” in your bag is for the parilla dinner on Saturday.  It gets you your meal. Extra tickets could be purchased at the Hideaway reception.
• Swim Caps: Everyone gets a cap as part of your registration
o PINK side is for all individual swims
o YELLOW side is for relays swimmers.

Please be aware: check-in will be closed 30 min prior to the start.

Safety Sign-in/Sign-out prior to the swim.

Each participant must sign-in and sign-out before and after the swim. There will be a person on the beach, in bright yellow, at the start and the finish of each swim you will have to see that person and let him/her know that you are participating and that you are finished.
EXAMPLE:
At the Start: “G’Day, #125 Julie Boxsell is here for the swim”.
At the Finish: “Oh man, that was amaaazing. #125 Julie Boxsell, yes, I’m all good, ready for some food and drinks”.

Bib/Temporary Tattoo

Participants who swim around Middle and Keppel Island events will be given temporary tattoos for their swimmer number in their registration bag. If you are doing multiple events, this number is the same for both events. If you are a relay swimmer, only one swimmer in the team will get tattoo numbers.
Placement: Please place these numbers on your left upper arm. There are instructions on the back who to apply them.

Get to know your Paddlers and Boaties

Swimmers it is your responsibility to get to know your paddler and boaties. You need to educate them on your preferences and your plans. Swim and meal plans that is.
• If you like to swim on the left, let them know.
• How often are you feeding, let them know.
The more they know about your swimming choices, the more enjoyable your swim is going to be. You know what you want/like. It is your responsibility to let them know.
Other things to let them know…
• YOUR NAME!
• Things to look out for:
o changes in stroke,
o mental state,
o make them ask you if you’ve done wees.
The relationship of paddler/boatie and swimmer is one of great importance and should be a close relationship (you don’t everyone you meet, when you’ve done wee!). We do not supply paddlers or what experience the paddler have. It’s up to you to make sure you’re your relationship is appropriate for your safety!

Tow Floats

Participants who swim around Middle and Keppel Island events MUST wear a bright orange tow float. No exceptions. If you pre-purchased a float, it will be in your goody bag.

7. KISA Merchandise https://swimaroundkeppel.square.site/
Merch will be available all weekend however if you’d like to purchase items online now and pick up on the weekend, we can arrange that. These will not be in your registration bag as they weren’t purchased with registration.
If you choose to do this, choose the pick-up option in the check-out.

SUNDAY

Swim Middle Island (12:00pm) and 1km (10:00am)

You can catch 9:00 am ferry from the mainland and be on time for the swim (Keppel Konnections) Last ferry of the Island on Sunday is  @4:00pm (Keppel Konnections)

Tow Floats
Participants who swim around Middle and Keppel Island events MUST wear a bright orange tow float. No exceptions. If you pre-purchased a float, it will be in your goody bag.

Safety Sign-in/Sign-out prior to the swim.

Each participant must sign-in and sign-out before and after the swim. There will be a person on the beach, in bright yellow, at the start and the finish of each swim you will have to see that person and let him/her know that you are participating and that you are finished.
EXAMPLE:
At the Start: “G’Day, #125 Julie Boxsell is here for the swim”.
At the Finish: “Oh man, that was amaaazing. #125 Julie Boxsell, yes, I’m all good, ready for some food and drinks”.

Bib/Temporary Tattoo

Participants who swim around Middle and Keppel Island events will be given temporary tattoos for their swimmer number in their registration bag. If you are doing multiple events, this number is the same for both events. If you are a relay swimmer, only one swimmer in the team will get tattoo numbers.
Placement: Please place these numbers on your left upper arm. There are instructions on the back who to apply them.