1500m swim - 40km ride - 10k run
Olympic Race Starts: 7:30 AM
May 4th, 2008
ITU Sanctioned
Roads will be closed during the race, please ensure that you arrive at the race start before 6:30AM. For those athletes staying in West End, you may access the race start via water taxi from indicated taxi docks in West End’s main road.
Participants are requested to arrive no later than 6:30AM. Please be sure you allocate yourself enough time.
Transition Area: Located in an empty lot next to the Mayan Princess Hotel. West Bay Beach.
Transition area opens at 6:00 AM.
Absolutely no registration on race day.
SWIM - 1500 Meters - 1 Loop
The swim start is located directly in front of The Henry Morgan Hotel on beautiful West Bay beach. You will not need a wetsuit for the swim… the average water temperature for the Bay Islands is approximately 29°C, or 84°F.
Swim course is a triangle, with longest leg parallel to the beach. West Bay is a protected body of water enclosed by a coral reef. Direction of swim will be determined on race day according to prevalent currents. NOTE: In normal conditions, there is a negligible current, and almost no wave action.
Water is crystal clear, with sandy bottom over Coral Gardens in mostly shallow waters. The swim’s start position on the beach will be marked clearly. Boats, and kayaks, will be assisting swimmers.
WAVES:
Olympic Distance:
1st Wave - Pro Males - 7:30 AM
2nd Wave - Pro Females - 7:32 AM
3rd Wave - Age group Males, Relays, and Male Fat Tire competirors - 7:36 AM
4th Wave - Age Group Females, & Female Fat Tire competitors - 7:40AM
Sprint Distance:
5th Wave - Age Group Female & Female Fat Tire Competitors - 7:44 AM
6th Wave - Age Group Males, Relay Teams, & Fat Tire competiros - 7:48 AM
Should you experience any problems while in the water, raise your hand to indicate to the standing by staff on jet skis, boats or kayaks. If, at any time in the race, you intend to stop, please report to authorities immediately. Be sure not to obstruct the normal flow of the competition while stopping your activity.
BIKE - 40 KM
The bike course departs from the transition area placed within the grounds of The Henry Morgan Resort. The total course is paved but roads can be somewhat narrow and exceptionally steep in many areas, so do take care.
The first 5km consists of a series of steep and twisting curves so please exercise extreme caution! One hill is particularly difficult and if you must dismount to continue, please stay to the far right of the road and do not obstruct others.
The end of the 5km point marks the beginning of the "15 Km Loop". Olympic distance participants will do this loop TWICE. This spot is well marked, and consists of rolling hills. The turn-around is also marked by a Fire Department Truck which blocks the entire road.
Water Stations - There will be a water bottle exchange station at the turn around point of the bike loop.
Without question, this cycle course has gained its reputation for the true challenge it is! Ride with caution and have fun!
(2 Loops)
The run will be on of paved private roads and off road trails, with the finish line on the beach in front of The Henry Morgan Hotel. You will run on packed white sand for approximately 1Km only towards the completion of your race.
NOTE: Pay attention to the maps, and instructions during the mandatory race meeting. This run course, though simple, has an imbedded loop within it. Also due to changes in property ownership in the housing development that we run in, you might see slight changes to the published course in this website. Please check your documentation in your race packet for any changes.
The run leaves T2 on paved road, and turns right towards the western-most tip of the island, known as the Light House, with views of the ocean. Shortly after you reach a shaded dirt trail, you will notice the beginning of the "Loop". Volunteers will prompt you to continue on the loop, for your first go-around, or to exit towards the beach after you have done the loop TWICE. Sprinters do the loop only ONCE.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please pay attention to the prompts from the volunteers, and keep track of your first and second loop. You are responsible for keeping track of your loops.
There will be water stations every mile
Need More Info? Email Leslie at info@bayislandstriathlon.com
