Here you find some Informationen, that belongs to the swimming.
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Swimminformations of the Beltquerung |
Distance | The geographically shortest distance is nearly 21 Km. Because of current or swimming direction can that be more. You can calculate a real swimming distance of nearly 25 Kilometer. |
Watertemperature | 15-21°C. The watertemperature depends on the season and the climatics conditions. Strong wind or rain can decrease it. Long-term sunshine can increase it. There is no garanty for the watertemperature. Every swimmer must be prepared of cold water. |
Trainer | The swimmer must have a trainer or coach for his attempt. |
Start | Beach of Rødby/Danmark |
Finish | Open coast of the island of Fehmarn/Deutschland. Exceptioon is the Profi-Beltquerung. Here is the finish the beach of Gammendorf of Fehmarn/Deutschland. |
Date | Free to choose in the summer. The date can only be postponed in relation with captain and neutral observer because of bad weather. |
Fees | You have to pay a administration fee, which includes the neutral observer and a swimming fee for each attempt. |
Schwimmkleidung | Swimmingsuit, goggles, bathing cap. The use of wet suit is only allowed for the Wet-Suit-Beltquerung. |
Grease | Grease in every form (Vaseline etc.) |
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